Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2005-0183 affects the Vacation plugin for SquirrelMail version 0.15 and earlier. A local user could place shell metacharacters into a command-line argument handled by ftpfile, causing arbitrary command execution. Business urgency depends on whether this legacy plugin is installed on a mail host with local users or shared webmail accounts. Exposure is most likely on legacy SquirrelMail deployments using the Vacation plugin 0.15 or earlier, especially shared mail servers where users can access vacation settings or local plugin functionality. Prioritize this for any still-running SquirrelMail host. It is old, likely rare, and not KEV-listed, but arbitrary command execution on shared mail infrastructure can create serious operational risk if the vulnerable plugin remains enabled. Mitigation focus: Inventory SquirrelMail systems for the Vacation plugin and version.; Disable the Vacation plugin if it is unused or legacy.; Check SquirrelMail and plugin vendor guidance for fixed versions or replacement advice..
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- vacation-ftpfile-command-execution(18855)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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