CVE-2004-1101

Name: CVE-2004-1101
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-01-10T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 6.04%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2004-1101 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. mailpost.exe in MailPost 5.1.1sv, and possibly earlier versions, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (server crash), leak sensitive pathname information in the resulting error message, and execute a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack via an HTTP request that contains a / (backslash) and arbitrary webscript before the requested file, which leaks the pathname and does not quote the script in the resulting Visual Basic error message.. EPSS estimates a 6.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

mailpost.exe in MailPost 5.1.1sv, and possibly earlier versions, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (server crash), leak sensitive pathname information in the resulting error message, and execute a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack via an HTTP request that contains a / (backslash) and arbitrary webscript before the requested file, which leaks the pathname and does not quote the script in the resulting Visual Basic error message.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

6.04%

92.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tips	Mailpost	5.1.1_sv

References

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/596046Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.procheckup.com/security_info/vuln_pr0411.html
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11598Exploit, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17951
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/596046Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.procheckup.com/security_info/vuln_pr0411.html
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11598Exploit, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17951

Timeline

Published: Jan 10, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-1101?

How severe is CVE-2004-1101?

Severity scoring for CVE-2004-1101 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1101?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST