Authentication Bypass in Apache Pony Mail
CVE-2016-4460

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Apache
Status
Pony Mail
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 August 2017

What is CVE-2016-4460?

The vulnerability in Apache Pony Mail versions 0.6c through 0.8b allows remote attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms, potentially compromising the security of user accounts. This flaw highlights the necessity for timely updates and patch management to safeguard against unauthorized access and data breaches.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100449
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http://markmail.org/message/jy7o23cppny26icu
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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