CVE Catalog

CVE-2006-2842

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

In SquirrelMail 1.4.6 and earlier, with register_globals enabled and magic_quotes_gpc disabled, a remote attacker can inject and execute arbitrary PHP code via the plugins array parameter in plugin.php. Although disputed, the vendor has issued a security advisory.

Risk Assessment

The risk is remote code execution on the server, potentially leading to full compromise of the mail system and access to sensitive data.

Recommendation

Immediately update SquirrelMail to the latest version and disable register_globals in PHP configuration.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

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

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