CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-2183

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The vulnerability in the class.xmail.php script in PhpXmail versions 0.7 through 1.1 is due to improper handling of long passwords. As a result, no error message is returned, allowing a remote attacker to bypass authentication and gain unauthorized access.

Risk Assessment

The risk for the organization is the possibility of completely bypassing the authentication mechanism, which can lead to unauthorized access to the mail system and potential takeover of user accounts.

Recommendation

Immediately update PhpXmail to a version later than 1.1 or apply the appropriate security patch. If an update is not possible, restrict access to the class.xmail.php script using a firewall or access control lists.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

class.xmail.php in PhpXmail 0.7 through 1.1 does not properly handle large passwords, which prevents an error message from being returned and allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain unauthorized access.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS