CVE-2000-0780

IPSWITCH IMail <6.04 - Path Traversal

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2000-0780. PoCs published by Timescape.

AI-analyzed exploit summary The exploit describes a vulnerability in IPSWITCH IMail where improper access validation allows users to attach arbitrary files from the server via the web interface. The attack leverages the 'X-Attachments' header to specify a file path, potentially exposing sensitive data.

Description

The web server in IPSWITCH IMail 6.04 and earlier allows remote attackers to read and delete arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) attack.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WRITEUP VERIFIED
by Timescape · textremotewindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/20182

The exploit describes a vulnerability in IPSWITCH IMail where improper access validation allows users to attach arbitrary files from the server via the web interface. The attack leverages the 'X-Attachments' header to specify a file path, potentially exposing sensitive data.

Classification
Writeup 90%
Attack Type
Info Leak
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: IPSWITCH IMail v5.01
Auth required
Prerequisites: Access to the IMail web interface · Valid user credentials
mistral-large-3 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Mailing List mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=96767207207553&w=2
Various Sources x_refsource_confirm
http://www.ipswitch.com/Support/IMail/news.html
Vendor Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1617

Scores

EPSS 0.0691
EPSS Percentile 93.3%

Details

Status published
Products (6)
ipswitch/imail 5.0
ipswitch/imail 6.0
ipswitch/imail 6.1
ipswitch/imail 6.2
ipswitch/imail 6.3
ipswitch/imail 6.4
Published Oct 20, 2000
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026