CVE-2005-3133
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: October 4, 2005· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
Official Description
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in MERAK Mail Server 8.2.4r with Icewarp Web Mail 5.5.1, and possibly earlier versions, allows remote attackers to (1) delete arbitrary files or directories via a relative path to the id parameter to logout.html or (2) include arbitrary PHP files or other files via the helpid parameter to help.html.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2005-3133 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2005-3133. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2005-3133 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts