How severe is CVE-2005-1491?

CVE-2005-1491 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-1491 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-1491?

CVE-2005-1491 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-2005-1491?

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

When was CVE-2005-1491 published?

CVE-2005-1491 was published on 2005-05-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-1491

CVE-2005-1491 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Icewarp Web Mail with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. 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 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd 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 allows remote authenticated users to (1) move their home directory via viewaction.html or (2) move arbitrary files via the importfile parameter to importaction.html.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1491?: Merak Mail Server 8.0.3 with Icewarp Web Mail 5.4.2 allows remote authenticated users to (1) move their home directory via viewaction.html or (2) move arbitrary files via the importfile parameter to importaction.html.
How severe is CVE-2005-1491?: CVE-2005-1491 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-1491 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1491?: CVE-2005-1491 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-2005-1491?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-1491 published?: CVE-2005-1491 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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