How severe is CVE-2006-2308?

CVE-2006-2308 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.5, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-2308 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-2308?

CVE-2006-2308 primarily affects Etype Eserv. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2308?

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

When was CVE-2006-2308 published?

CVE-2006-2308 was published on 2006-06-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-2308

CVE-2006-2308 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Etype Eserv with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.5. 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 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Etype Eserv
Published: 2006-06-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the IMAP service in EServ/3 3.25 allows remote authenticated users to read other user's email messages, create/rename arbitrary directories on the system, and delete empty directories via directory traversal sequences in the (1) CREATE, (2) SELECT, (3) DELETE, (4) RENAME, (5) COPY or (6) APPEND commands.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2308?: Directory traversal vulnerability in the IMAP service in EServ/3 3.25 allows remote authenticated users to read other user's email messages, create/rename arbitrary directories on the system, and delete empty directories via directory traversal sequences in the (1) CREATE, (2) SELECT, (3) DELETE, (4) RENAME, (5) COPY or (6) APPEND commands.
How severe is CVE-2006-2308?: CVE-2006-2308 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-2308 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-2308?: CVE-2006-2308 primarily affects Etype Eserv. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2308?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-2308 published?: CVE-2006-2308 was published on 2006-06-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:etype:eserv:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:etype:eserv:3.25:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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