CVE-2006-4169: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2006-4169: Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in the G/PGP (GPG) Plugin 2.0, and 2.1dev before 20070614, for...

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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 18:57 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2006-4169 affects the SquirrelMail G/PGP Plugin. An authenticated webmail user could abuse help-page handling to make the server include and execute local files. The sources name affected versions as 2.0 and 2.1dev before 20070614. Exposure is limited to systems running SquirrelMail with the G/PGP Plugin 2.0 or 2.1dev before 20070614, especially internet-facing webmail portals where authenticated users can reach the plugin help pages. Prioritize remediation for any surviving legacy SquirrelMail deployment. Although this is old and not KEV-listed, authenticated file inclusion with execution impact can threaten email confidentiality and server integrity. Mitigation focus: Identify and remove or upgrade affected G/PGP Plugin versions.; Follow SquirrelMail, Gentoo, or package maintainer guidance for fixed packages.; Restrict access to SquirrelMail and plugin help pages where possible..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 04:34 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jul 15, 2007, 22:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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squirrelmail-gpgp-help-file-include(35362)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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