CVE-2005-2227: Softiacom wMailserver 1.0 stores passwords in plaintext in the Darsite\MAILSRV\Admin key, which allows local u

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HIGH 7.2DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-2227 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting wmailserver. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Softiacom wMailserver 1.0 stores passwords in plaintext in the Darsite\MAILSRV\Admin key, which allows local users to gain administrator privileges.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 61%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-07-12
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: softiacom

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-07-12 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:14 UTCUpdated Record last modified

softiacom wmailserver DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wmailserver || rpm -q wmailserver || wmailserver --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison wmailserver sudo apt install wmailserver=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold wmailserver

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

dnf --showduplicates list wmailserver sudo dnf downgrade wmailserver-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add wmailserver

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.

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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-2005-2227?

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

Is CVE-2005-2227 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2227 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-2005-2227 affect?

CVE-2005-2227 affects wmailserver. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). Softiacom wMailserver 1.0 stores passwords in plaintext in the Darsite\MAILSRV\Admin key, which allows local users to gain administrator privileges.

How urgent is CVE-2005-2227?

Priority 40/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2005-2287 MEDIUM 5.0 DOWNGRADE SoftiaCom wMailServer 1.0 and 2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via

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