CVE-2006-4952 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can move arbitrary users' emails between folders by manipulating parameters, requiring only a valid user account.

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-2006-4952?

CVE-2006-4952 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Sep 2006. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The updatemail servlet in Neon WebMail for Java before 5.08 allows remote attackers to move e-mail messages of arbitrary users between different mail folders, specified by the folderid and tofolderid parameters, via the ID parameter.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-4952?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Neosys Neon Webmail.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4952?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-4952 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2006-4952 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-4952 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pjw6-3vww-974f.

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