CVE-2005-4556: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-4556: PHP remote file include vulnerability in IceWarp Web Mail 5.5.1, as used by Merak Mail Server 8.3.0r and Vi...

PHP remote file include vulnerability in IceWarp Web Mail 5.5.1, as used by Merak Mail Server 8.3.0r and VisNetic Mail Server version 8.3.0 build 1, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to include arbitrary local and remote PHP files via a URL in the (1) lang_settings and (2) language parameters in (a) accounts/inc/include.php and (b) admin/inc/include.php.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 23:46 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This is an old remote file inclusion issue in IceWarp Web Mail 5.5.1 bundled with specific Merak and VisNetic mail server versions. If PHP register_globals is enabled, attackers could make the webmail application include attacker-controlled or local PHP files, potentially compromising the mail server application context. Exposure is likely limited to legacy IceWarp Web Mail 5.5.1 deployments used with Merak Mail Server 8.3.0r or VisNetic Mail Server 8.3.0 build 1, especially internet-facing systems with register_globals enabled. Treat this as high priority only if legacy affected mail servers are still reachable. The main business risk is compromise of an exposed mail platform, but the issue is dated and conditional on an obsolete PHP configuration. Mitigation focus: Identify and retire affected legacy webmail deployments.; Disable PHP register_globals where it remains enabled.; Restrict external access to legacy webmail administration paths..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 15:35 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Dec 28, 2005, 11:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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