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CVE-2006-0929: ArGoSoft Mail Server Pro lets logged‑in users create any folder

CVE-2006-0929 · published 20 years ago

Summary

In ArGoSoft Mail Server Pro 1.8.8.1, a logged‑in user can include ".." in a rename request and cause the server to create folders anywhere it wants. This could let an attacker place files in unexpected locations, potentially leading to data exposure or misuse of the mail system. Apply the vendor's update or patch and limit user permissions to prevent such operations.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software

Vendor	Product	Affected versions
argosoft	argosoft_mail_server	1.8.8.1 `cpe:2.3:a:argosoft:argosoft_mail_server:1.8.8.1::pro:::::`

Original advisory text

Directory traversal vulnerability in the IMAP server in ArGoSoft Mail Server Pro 1.8.8.1 allows remote authenticated users to create arbitrary folders via a .. (dot dot) in the RENAME command.

References

Fix within

Internet-facing 60 days

Internal At next upgrade

Not known to be exploited
Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)

Severity

4.0 Medium

Exploitation

1% chance of attack within 30 days

Timeline

Published28 Feb 2006

Updated4 Nov 2026

First seen29 Sep 2026

Sources

CVE-2006-0929 · NVD

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