CVE-2006-4169

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.

5.5

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.64%

Vendor Advisory gentoo.org Vendor Advisory secunia.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://secunia.com/advisories/26035	third party advisory vendor advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/26424	third party advisory
http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=555	third party advisory
http://osvdb.org/37933	vdb entry
http://osvdb.org/37932	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24874	vdb entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2513	vdb entry
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200708-08.xml	vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/35362	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-4169?: CVE-2006-4169 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-4169?: To fix CVE-2006-4169, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2006-4169 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2006-4169 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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