How severe is CVE-2008-2049?

CVE-2008-2049 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-2049 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-2049?

CVE-2008-2049 primarily affects E-post Corporation Mail Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2049?

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

When was CVE-2008-2049 published?

CVE-2008-2049 was published on 2008-05-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-2049

CVE-2008-2049 is a medium-severity vulnerability in E-post Corporation Mail Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: E-post Corporation Mail Server
Published: 2008-05-01
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The POP3 server (EPSTPOP3S.EXE) 4.22 in E-Post Mail Server 4.10 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via multiple crafted APOP commands for a known POP3 account, which displays the password in a POP3 error message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2049?: The POP3 server (EPSTPOP3S.EXE) 4.22 in E-Post Mail Server 4.10 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via multiple crafted APOP commands for a known POP3 account, which displays the password in a POP3 error message.
How severe is CVE-2008-2049?: CVE-2008-2049 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-2049 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-2049?: CVE-2008-2049 primarily affects E-post Corporation Mail Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2049?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-2049 published?: CVE-2008-2049 was published on 2008-05-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:e-post_corporation:mail_server:4.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:e-post_corporation:mail_server:enterprise_4.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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