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CVE-2006-2842

First published: Tue Jun 06 2006(Updated: )

** DISPUTED ** 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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
SquirrelMail=1.4.2
SquirrelMail=1.0.5
SquirrelMail=1.4.6_rc1
SquirrelMail=1.4.3_r3
SquirrelMail=1.2.7
SquirrelMail=1.2.0
SquirrelMail=1.2.9
SquirrelMail=1.4.3_rc1
SquirrelMail=1.2.2
SquirrelMail=1.4.4_rc1
SquirrelMail=1.4.3
SquirrelMail=1.2.1
SquirrelMail=1.4.1
SquirrelMail=1.4.0
SquirrelMail=1.4
SquirrelMail=1.2.4
SquirrelMail=1.2.3
SquirrelMail=1.4.3a
SquirrelMail<=1.4.6
SquirrelMail=1.0.4
SquirrelMail=1.2.6
SquirrelMail=1.4.4
SquirrelMail=1.2.10
SquirrelMail=1.2.5
SquirrelMail=1.2.8
SquirrelMail=1.2.11
SquirrelMail=1.4.5

Remedy

http://secunia.com/advisories/20406

Remedy

http://squirrelmail.cvs.sourceforge.net/squirrelmail/squirrelmail/functions/global.php?r1=1.27.2.16&r2=1.27.2.17&view=patch&pathrev=SM-1_4-STABLE

Remedy

http://www.squirrelmail.org/security/issue/2006-06-01

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2006-2842?

    CVE-2006-2842 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code.

  • How can I fix CVE-2006-2842?

    To mitigate CVE-2006-2842, disable the register_globals directive and enable magic_quotes_gpc in your PHP configuration.

  • Which versions of SquirrelMail are affected by CVE-2006-2842?

    CVE-2006-2842 affects SquirrelMail versions 1.4.6 and earlier.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-2842?

    CVE-2006-2842 is a remote file inclusion vulnerability.

  • Can CVE-2006-2842 be exploited without any user interaction?

    Yes, CVE-2006-2842 can be exploited remotely without requiring user interaction.

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