CVE-2001-1159 File upload in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or view sensitive files in SquirrelMail due to improper variable initialization and file upload flaws.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2001-1159?
CVE-2001-1159 is a high-severity vulnerability in Squirrelmail Squirrelmail, published on 15 Mar 2002. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
load_prefs.php and supporting include files in SquirrelMail 1.0.4 and earlier do not properly initialize certain PHP variables, which allows remote attackers to (1) view sensitive files via the config_php and data_dir options, and (2) execute arbitrary code by using options_order.php to upload a message that could be interpreted as PHP.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-1159?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Squirrelmail Squirrelmail.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1159?
No fix has been published for CVE-2001-1159 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2001-1159 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-1159 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Squirrelmail Squirrelmail
Sources
Also known as GHSA-frq8-jv9p-q5hg.