CVE-2008-3579
CVE-2008-3579 is a high-severity vulnerability in Calacode Atmail with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. 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-287.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-287
- Affected product: Calacode Atmail
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Calacode @Mail 5.41 on Linux does not require administrative authentication for build-plesk-upgrade.php, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by creating and downloading a backup archive of the entire @Mail directory tree. NOTE: this can be leveraged for remote exploitation of CVE-2008-3395. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-3579?
- Calacode @Mail 5.41 on Linux does not require administrative authentication for build-plesk-upgrade.php, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by creating and downloading a backup archive of the entire @Mail directory tree. NOTE: this can be leveraged for remote exploitation of CVE-2008-3395. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
- How severe is CVE-2008-3579?
- CVE-2008-3579 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2008-3579 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-3579?
- CVE-2008-3579 affects Calacode Atmail. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-3579?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2008-3579 published?
- CVE-2008-3579 was published on 2008-08-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:calacode:atmail:5.41:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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