CWE
79 NVD-CWE-Other
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2006-3665: XSS

First published: Tue Jul 18 2006(Updated: )

SquirrelMail 1.4.6 and earlier, with register_globals enabled, allows remote attackers to hijack cookies in src/redirect.php via unknown vectors. NOTE: while "cookie theft" is frequently associated with XSS, the vendor disclosure is too vague to be certain of this.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
SquirrelMail=1.4.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2006-3665?

    CVE-2006-3665 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cookie hijacking.

  • How do I fix CVE-2006-3665?

    To fix CVE-2006-3665, disable register_globals in your PHP configuration and consider updating to a newer version of SquirrelMail.

  • What versions are affected by CVE-2006-3665?

    CVE-2006-3665 affects SquirrelMail version 1.4.6 and earlier.

  • Can CVE-2006-3665 lead to remote code execution?

    CVE-2006-3665 does not directly lead to remote code execution, but it can allow attackers to hijack cookies.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2006-3665?

    The primary workaround for CVE-2006-3665 is to disable register_globals and implement secure coding practices.

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