CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-0239

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The S/MIME plugin 0.4 and 0.5 for Squirrelmail contains a vulnerability in viewcert.php that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary system commands by injecting shell metacharacters into the cert parameter.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can take control of the mail server, steal data, or install malware, leading to a breach of system confidentiality and integrity.

Recommendation

Immediately update the S/MIME plugin to the latest version or disable it until a patch is released, and check logs for exploitation attempts.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

viewcert.php in the S/MIME plugin 0.4 and 0.5 for Squirrelmail allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the cert parameter.

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