CVE-2005-1348
HighPublic exploitBuffer overflow in HTTPMail in MailEnable Enterprise 1.04 and earlier and Professional 1.54 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP Authorization header.
Published May 2, 2005 · Updated Apr 15, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2005-1348 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting Mailenable Enterprise, Mailenable Professional.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Mailenable Enterprise 1.04, Mailenable Professional 1.54.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
7.5
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
73%
Higher than 99.4% 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
Buffer overflow in HTTPMail in MailEnable Enterprise 1.04 and earlier and Professional 1.54 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP Authorization header.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Mailenable EnterpriseMailenable | See advisory | 1.04 |
| Mailenable ProfessionalMailenable | See advisory | 1.54 |
Patched Releases
Mailenable Enterprise
1.04
Mailenable Professional
1.54
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
May 2, 2005
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026
References
- exploitMSF mailenable_auth_header.rb
- exploitExploitDB-16781
- exploitExploitDB-952
- other20050424 MailEnable HTTPS Buffer Overflow [x0n3-h4ck]
- other1013786
FAQ
Common Questions.
Buffer overflow in HTTPMail in MailEnable Enterprise 1.04 and earlier and Professional 1.54 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP Authorization header.
Affected: Mailenable Enterprise; Mailenable Professional. 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.
Fixed versions are available, including Mailenable Enterprise 1.04, Mailenable Professional 1.54.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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