CVE-2015-9277

MailEnable before 8.60 allows Directory Traversal for reading the messages of other users, uploading files, and deleting files because "/../" and "/.

published January 16, 2019

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
82.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky directory traversal flaw in MailEnable could let one user play peek-a-boo with another's messages! 📬 Think of it like a postal clerk who accidentally delivers everyone’s mail to the wrong boxes — instead of keeping documents private, they’re mixed up for all to see! An attacker could read private messages, upload malicious files, or even delete crucial data, completely rocking the boat of user privacy and integrity! That's an absolutely devastating scenario for any business or individual relying on MailEnable for communication.

Put simply

Think of it like a postal clerk who accidentally delivers everyone’s mail to the wrong boxes — instead of keeping documents private, they’re mixed up for all to see! This vulnerability allows a user to exploit mishandled directory paths, specifically "../" and "../ ", leading to unauthorized access to other users' messages and files.

What to do

An attacker could read private messages, upload malicious files, or even delete crucial data, completely rocking the boat of user privacy and integrity! That's an absolutely devastating scenario for any business or individual relying on MailEnable for communication. Update MailEnable to version 8.60 or later immediately to close this security gap. Consider reviewing your file permission settings and monitoring user access carefully to prevent unauthorized actions. You've got this! Take these steps to lock down your MailEnable and keep your data safe. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02238 · 82.7th percentile
Published
2019-01-16T16:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 16 JAN 16:00Z
    MailEnable before 8.60 allows Directory Traversal for reading the messages of other users, uploading files, and deleting files because "/../" and "/.
    cvelistv5