How severe is CVE-2004-2458?

CVE-2004-2458 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2004-2458 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-2458?

CVE-2004-2458 primarily affects Open Webmail. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2458?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2004-2458 published?

CVE-2004-2458 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-2458

CVE-2004-2458 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Open Webmail with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Open Webmail
Published: 2004-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Open WebMail 2.30 and earlier, when use_syshomedir is disabled or create_syshomedir is enabled, creates new directories before authenticating, which allows remote attackers to create arbitrary directories.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2458?: Open WebMail 2.30 and earlier, when use_syshomedir is disabled or create_syshomedir is enabled, creates new directories before authenticating, which allows remote attackers to create arbitrary directories.
How severe is CVE-2004-2458?: CVE-2004-2458 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-2458 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-2458?: CVE-2004-2458 primarily affects Open Webmail. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2458?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-2458 published?: CVE-2004-2458 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:open_webmail:open_webmail:1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:open_webmail:open_webmail:1.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:open_webmail:open_webmail:1.71:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:open_webmail:open_webmail:1.81:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:open_webmail:open_webmail:1.90:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:open_webmail:open_webmail:2.30:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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