CVE-2007-3275: MailWasher Server before 2.2.1, when used with LDAP or Active Directory (AD), does not properly handle blank p

Q: How do I fix CVE-2007-3275?

mailwasher server: upgrade to newer than 2.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2007-3275 being exploited?

CVE-2007-3275 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2007-3275 affect?

CVE-2007-3275 affects mailwasher server. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). MailWasher Server before 2.2.1, when used with LDAP or Active Directory (AD), does not properly handle blank passwords, which allows remote attackers to access an arbitrary user account and read the spam e-mail messages stored for that acco

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HIGH 7.1UPGRADE

CVE-2007-3275 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting mailwasher server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

MailWasher Server before 2.2.1, when used with LDAP or Active Directory (AD), does not properly handle blank passwords, which allows remote attackers to access an arbitrary user account and read the spam e-mail messages stored for that account, possibly related to the LoginCheck::doPost function in mwi/servlet/Login.cpp. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.1 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 26%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-255
Published	2007-06-19
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mailwasher

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-06-19 21:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:41 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mailwasher mailwasher server UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.2.0

Fixed in: newer than 2.2.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mailwasher-server || rpm -q mailwasher-server || mailwasher-server --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade mailwasher-server

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade mailwasher-server

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2007-3275?

mailwasher server: upgrade to newer than 2.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-3275 being exploited?

CVE-2007-3275 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-2007-3275 affect?

CVE-2007-3275 affects mailwasher server. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). MailWasher Server before 2.2.1, when used with LDAP or Active Directory (AD), does not properly handle blank passwords, which allows remote attackers to access an arbitrary user account and read the spam e-mail messages stored for that acco

How urgent is CVE-2007-3275?

Priority 43/100. High severity

Software pages

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