CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-1385

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

In Open WebMail version 1.81 and earlier, the openwebmail_init function allows local users to execute arbitrary code via .. (dot dot) sequences in a login name. Such a name is used in the sessionid parameter for the openwebmail-abook.pl script, leading to the discovery of a configuration file that specifies additional code to be executed.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability allows local users to run unauthorized code, which can lead to serious security breaches in the system. Organizations should be aware of the risks associated with unauthorized access to their systems.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Open WebMail to the latest version to eliminate this vulnerability. Additionally, it is advisable to restrict local user access to the system and monitor logs for potential attempts to exploit this flaw.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

openwebmail_init in Open WebMail 1.81 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code via .. (dot dot) sequences in a login name, such as the name provided in the sessionid parameter for openwebmail-abook.pl, which is used to find a configuration file that specifies additional code to be executed.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS