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# (110) POP3

<details>

<summary>Nmap Scan</summary>

```bash
nmap --script "pop3-capabilities or pop3-ntlm-info" -sV -port <PORT> <IP>
```

* May return some "**sensitive**" data (Windows versions).

</details>

<details>

<summary>Enumerate Emails in POP3 server</summary>

* POP provides end users the ability to fetch and receive email

```bash
telnet 10.11.1.72 110
```

```
USER ryuu
```

```
PASS password
```

```
LIST
```

```
RETR 1
```

```
RETR 2
```

</details>

<details>

<summary>Always check for credentials in dovecot for mail servers</summary>

Check the file:

```bash
/etc/dovecot/dovecot-users
```

</details>
