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CVE-2005-2095


options_identities.php in SquirrelMail 1.4.4 and earlier uses the extract function to process the $_POST variable, which allows remote attackers to modify or read the preferences of other users, conduct cross-site scripting XSS) attacks, and write arbitrary files.


Security Impact Summary

CVE-2005-2095 is a security vulnerability that . Impacting 1 product from squirrelmail organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.

Historical Context

Originally identified in 2005, this vulnerability predates many modern security frameworks and practices. The vulnerability landscape of that era was characterized by different threat models and less mature defense mechanisms compared to contemporary standards.


Published

2005-07-13T04:00:00.000

Last Modified

2026-06-16T22:14:14.303

Status

Modified

Source

[email protected]

Severity

CVSSv2: 4.3 (MEDIUM)

CVSSv2 Vector

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

  • Access Vector: NETWORK
  • Access Complexity: MEDIUM
  • Authentication: NONE
  • Confidentiality Impact: PARTIAL
  • Integrity Impact: NONE
  • Availability Impact: NONE
Exploitability Score

8.6

Impact Score

2.9

Weaknesses
  • Type: Primary
    NVD-CWE-noinfo

Affected Vendors & Products
Type Vendor Product Version/Range Vulnerable?
Application squirrelmail squirrelmail 1.0.4 Yes
Application squirrelmail squirrelmail 1.0.5 Yes
Application squirrelmail squirrelmail 1.2.0 Yes
Application squirrelmail squirrelmail 1.2.1 Yes
Application squirrelmail squirrelmail 1.2.2 Yes
Application squirrelmail squirrelmail 1.2.3 Yes
Application squirrelmail squirrelmail 1.2.4 Yes
Application squirrelmail squirrelmail 1.2.5 Yes
Application squirrelmail squirrelmail 1.2.6 Yes
Application squirrelmail squirrelmail 1.2.7 Yes
Application squirrelmail squirrelmail 1.2.8 Yes
Application squirrelmail squirrelmail 1.2.9 Yes
Application squirrelmail squirrelmail 1.2.10 Yes
Application squirrelmail squirrelmail 1.2.11 Yes
Application squirrelmail squirrelmail 1.4 Yes
Application squirrelmail squirrelmail 1.4.0 Yes
Application squirrelmail squirrelmail 1.4.1 Yes
Application squirrelmail squirrelmail 1.4.2 Yes
Application squirrelmail squirrelmail 1.4.3 Yes
Application squirrelmail squirrelmail 1.4.3_rc1 Yes
Application squirrelmail squirrelmail 1.4.3a Yes
Application squirrelmail squirrelmail 1.44 Yes

References

How SecUtils Interprets This CVE

SecUtils normalizes and enriches National Vulnerability Database (NVD) records by standardizing vendor and product identifiers, aggregating vulnerability metadata from both NVD and MITRE sources, and providing structured context for security teams. For squirrelmail's affected products, we extract Common Platform Enumeration (CPE) data, Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) classifications, CVSS severity metrics, and reference data to enable rapid vulnerability prioritization and asset correlation. This record contains no exploit code, proof-of-concept instructions, or attack methodologies—only defensive intelligence necessary for patch management, risk assessment, and security operations.