CVE-2006-2842Squirrelmail Vulnerability
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in functions/plugin.php in SquirrelMail 1.4.6 and earlier, if register_globals is enabled and magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the plugins array parameter.
Published Jun 1, 2006 · Updated Aug 7, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2006-2842 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting Squirrelmail.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Squirrelmail 0:1.4.6-7.el3, Squirrelmail 0:1.4.6-7.el4, Squirrelmail 1.4.6.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v2
7.5
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
47%
Higher than 98.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
38/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
1
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
Description
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in functions/plugin.php in SquirrelMail 1.4.6 and earlier, if register_globals is enabled and magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the plugins array parameter. NOTE: this issue has been disputed by third parties, who state that Squirrelmail provides prominent warnings to the administrator when register_globals is enabled.
Since the varieties of administrator negligence are uncountable, perhaps this type of issue should not be included in CVE. However, the original developer has posted a security advisory, so there might be relevant real-world environments under which this vulnerability is applicable
Affected Products
29 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| SquirrelmailSquirrelmail | 1.0.4, 1.0.5, 1.2.0, 1.2.1, 1.2.10, 1.2.11, 1.2.2, 1.2.3 | 1.4.6 |
Patched Releases
Squirrelmail
0:1.4.6-7.el3, 0:1.4.6-7.el4, 1.4.6
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jun 1, 2006
Last updated
Aug 7, 2024
References
- advisoryRHSA-2006:0547
- patch20406
- patchsquirrelmail.cvs.sourceforge.net · global.php
- patchsquirrelmail.org · 2006-06-01
- exploitExploitDB-27948
FAQ
Common Questions.
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in functions/plugin.php in SquirrelMail 1.4.6 and earlier, if register_globals is enabled and magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the plugins array parameter.
Affected: Squirrelmail versions 1.0.4, 1.0.5, 1.2.0, 1.2.1, 1.2.10, 1.2.11, 1.2.2, 1.2.3. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Squirrelmail 0:1.4.6-7.el3, Squirrelmail 0:1.4.6-7.el4, Squirrelmail 1.4.6.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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