Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2004-1520?

Affected: Imail (Ipswitch) versions 8.13. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2004-1520 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2004-1520 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2004-1520?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2004-1520?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2004-1520 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2004-1520

MediumPublic exploit

Stack-based buffer overflow in IPSwitch IMail 8.13 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a long IMAP DELETE command.

Published Dec 31, 2004 · Updated Apr 15, 2026

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2004-1520 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 4.6 v2) affecting Imail (Ipswitch).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v2

4.6

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

89%

Higher than 99.7% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in IPSwitch IMail 8.13 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a long IMAP DELETE command.

Affected Products

1 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
ImailIpswitch	8.13	n/a

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Dec 31, 2004
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026

References

4 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

Stack-based buffer overflow in IPSwitch IMail 8.13 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a long IMAP DELETE command.
Affected: Imail (Ipswitch) versions 8.13. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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