CVE-2008-3727

Name: CVE-2008-3727
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-08-20T16:41:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.85%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-3727 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in Web Based Administration in MicroWorld Technologies MailScan 5.6.a espatch 1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the URI.. EPSS estimates a 2.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Web Based Administration in MicroWorld Technologies MailScan 5.6.a espatch 1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the URI.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.85%

84.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microworld Technologies	Mailscan	5.6.a

References

Timeline

Published: Aug 20, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-3727?

Directory traversal vulnerability in Web Based Administration in MicroWorld Technologies MailScan 5.6.a espatch 1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the URI.

How severe is CVE-2008-3727?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-3727 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3727?

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Are you affected by CVE-2008-3727?

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Source: NVD / NIST