CVE-2005-0313: Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Magic Winmail Server 4.0 Build 1112 allow remote attackers to

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-0313 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting magic winmail server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Magic Winmail Server 4.0 Build 1112 allow remote attackers to (1) upload arbitrary files via certain parameters to upload.php or (2) read arbitrary files via certain parameters to download.php, and remote authenticated users to read, create, or delete arbitrary directories and files via the IMAP commands (3) CREATE, (4) EXAMINE, (5) SELECT, or (6) DELETE.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.4% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-01-27
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: amax information technologies

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-01-27 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

amax information technologies magic winmail server DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy magic-winmail-server || rpm -q magic-winmail-server || magic-winmail-server --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison magic-winmail-server sudo apt install magic-winmail-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0> sudo apt-mark hold magic-winmail-server

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list magic-winmail-server sudo dnf downgrade magic-winmail-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0> sudo dnf versionlock add magic-winmail-server

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Magic Winmail Server 4.0 (Build 1112) - 'download.php' Traversal Arbitrary File Access
Exploit-DB: Magic Winmail Server 4.0 (Build 1112) - 'upload.php' Traversal Arbitrary File Upload

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2005-0313?

magic winmail server: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-0313 being exploited?

CVE-2005-0313 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2005-0313 affect?

CVE-2005-0313 affects magic winmail server. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Magic Winmail Server 4.0 Build 1112 allow remote attackers to (1) upload arbitrary files via certain parameters to upload.php or (2) read arbitrary files via certain parameters to download.php

How urgent is CVE-2005-0313?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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