CVE-2008-3579

Name: CVE-2008-3579
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-08-10T21:41:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.08%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-3579 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Calacode @Mail 5.41 on Linux does not require administrative authentication for build-plesk-upgrade.php, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by creating and downloading a backup archive of the entire @Mail directory tree. NOTE: this can be leveraged for remote exploitation of CVE-2008-3395. EPSS estimates a 2.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Calacode @Mail 5.41 on Linux does not require administrative authentication for build-plesk-upgrade.php, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by creating and downloading a backup archive of the entire @Mail directory tree. NOTE: this can be leveraged for remote exploitation of CVE-2008-3395. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.08%

79.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Calacode	Atmail	5.41

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/31279Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44145
http://secunia.com/advisories/31279Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44145

Timeline

Published: Aug 10, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-3579?

How severe is CVE-2008-3579?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-3579 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3579?

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