CVE-2005-1753
CVE-2005-1753 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sun Javamail 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-264
- Affected product: Sun Javamail
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
ReadMessage.jsp in JavaMail API 1.1.3 through 1.3, as used by Apache Tomcat 5.0.16, allows remote attackers to view other users' e-mail attachments via a direct request to /mailboxesdir/username@domainname. NOTE: Sun and Apache dispute this issue. Sun states: "The report makes references to source code and files that do not exist in the mentioned products.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2005-1753?
- ReadMessage.jsp in JavaMail API 1.1.3 through 1.3, as used by Apache Tomcat 5.0.16, allows remote attackers to view other users' e-mail attachments via a direct request to /mailboxesdir/username@domainname. NOTE: Sun and Apache dispute this issue. Sun states: "The report makes references to source code and files that do not exist in the mentioned products.
- How severe is CVE-2005-1753?
- CVE-2005-1753 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2005-1753 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2005-1753?
- CVE-2005-1753 primarily affects Sun Javamail. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2005-1753?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2005-1753 published?
- CVE-2005-1753 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:sun:javamail:1.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sun:javamail:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sun:javamail:1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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