How severe is CVE-2005-1490?

CVE-2005-1490 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2005-1490 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-1490?

CVE-2005-1490 primarily affects Icewarp Web Mail. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1490?

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

When was CVE-2005-1490 published?

CVE-2005-1490 was published on 2005-05-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-1490

CVE-2005-1490 is a low-severity vulnerability in Icewarp Web Mail with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Icewarp Web Mail
Published: 2005-05-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Merak Mail Server 8.0.3 with Icewarp Web Mail 5.4.2, when the mailbox.dat file does not exist, allows remote authenticated users to determine if a file exists via the folder parameter to attachment.html.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1490?: Merak Mail Server 8.0.3 with Icewarp Web Mail 5.4.2, when the mailbox.dat file does not exist, allows remote authenticated users to determine if a file exists via the folder parameter to attachment.html.
How severe is CVE-2005-1490?: CVE-2005-1490 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2005-1490 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1490?: CVE-2005-1490 primarily affects Icewarp Web Mail. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1490?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-1490 published?: CVE-2005-1490 was published on 2005-05-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:icewarp:web_mail:5.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:merak:mail_server:8.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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