# CVE-2008-3728: Web Based Administration in MicroWorld Technologies MailScan 5.6.a espatch 1 stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficie

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2008-08-20 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Web Based Administration in MicroWorld Technologies MailScan 5.6.a espatch 1 stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to determine the installation path, IP addresses, and error messages via direct requests to files under LOG/.

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## References

- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4172
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30700
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31534
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=121881329424635&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44518
- http://www.oliverkarow.de/research/mailscan.txt

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