CVE Catalog

CVE-2006-2346

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

In vpopmail 5.4.14 and 5.4.15, with cleartext passwords enabled, a remote attacker can authenticate to an account that does not have a cleartext password set by using a blank password for SMTP AUTH or APOP.

Risk Assessment

The risk is unauthorized access to mail accounts without knowing the password, potentially leading to data confidentiality breaches and account takeover.

Recommendation

Immediately upgrade vpopmail to a version newer than 5.4.15 or disable cleartext password support if feasible.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

vpopmail 5.4.14 and 5.4.15, with cleartext passwords enabled, allows remote attackers to authenticate to an account that does not have a cleartext password set by using a blank password to (1) SMTP AUTH or (2) APOP.

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