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5.0

Bytemark Symbiosis allows email access with any password

CVE-2012-2368 · published 14 years ago
Summary

Versions of Bytemark Symbiosis before revision 1322 do not correctly verify passwords, so an attacker on the network can log into user email accounts using any password they choose. This could let unauthorized people read, send, or delete business emails. Upgrade to revision 1322 or later, or apply the vendor's recommended fix as soon as possible.

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
VendorProductAffected versions
bytemark symbiosis <= 1321
cpe:2.3:a:bytemark:symbiosis:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Bytemark Symbiosis before Revision 1322 does not properly validate passwords, which allows remote attackers to gain access to email accounts via an arbitrary password.
Bytemark Symbiosis before Revision 1322 does not properly validate passwords, which allows remote attackers to gain access to email accounts via an arbitrary password.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
5.0 Medium
Exploitation
2% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-20Improper Input Validation
Timeline
Published13 Aug 2012
Updated31 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2012-2368 · NVD
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