CVE-2005-1924 Command injection in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 15 Jul 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Authenticated users can execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the SquirrelMail GPG plugin parameters.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2005-1924?

CVE-2005-1924 is a critical command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Jul 2007. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The G/PGP (GPG) Plugin 2.1 and earlier for Squirrelmail allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in (1) the fpr parameter to the deleteKey function in gpg_keyring.php, as called by (a) import_key_file.php, (b) import_key_text.php, and (c) keyring_main.php; and (2) the keyserver parameter to the gpg_recv_key function in gpg_key_functions.php, as called by gpg_options.php. NOTE: this issue may overlap CVE-2007-3636.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-1924?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Squirrelmail Gpg Plugin.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1924?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-1924 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-2005-1924 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-1924 exists.

Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-87rp-52qv-ghjc.