CVE-2006-4169 Path traversal in n/a
Authenticated users can execute arbitrary local files via path traversal in the SquirrelMail GPG plugin, leading to code execution and data disclosure.
- 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-2006-4169?
CVE-2006-4169 is a medium-severity path traversal 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
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in the G/PGP (GPG) Plugin 2.0, and 2.1dev before 20070614, for Squirrelmail allow remote authenticated users to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the help parameter to (1) gpg_help.php or (2) gpg_help_base.php.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-4169?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Squirrelmail Gpg Plugin.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4169?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-4169 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2006-4169 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-4169 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rjqq-xg2f-4c6w.