How severe is CVE-2018-7705?

CVE-2018-7705 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-7705 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-7705?

CVE-2018-7705 affects Securenvoy Securmail. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-7705?

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-2018-7705 published?

CVE-2018-7705 was published on 2018-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-7705

CVE-2018-7705 is a high-severity vulnerability in Securenvoy Securmail with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
CVSS v2: 5.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Securenvoy Securmail
Published: 2018-03-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in SecurEnvoy SecurMail before 9.2.501 allows remote authenticated users to read e-mail messages to arbitrary recipients via a .. (dot dot) in the filename parameter to secupload2/upload.aspx.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-7705?: Directory traversal vulnerability in SecurEnvoy SecurMail before 9.2.501 allows remote authenticated users to read e-mail messages to arbitrary recipients via a .. (dot dot) in the filename parameter to secupload2/upload.aspx.
How severe is CVE-2018-7705?: CVE-2018-7705 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-7705 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-7705?: CVE-2018-7705 affects Securenvoy Securmail. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-7705?: 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-2018-7705 published?: CVE-2018-7705 was published on 2018-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:securenvoy:securmail:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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