CVE-2005-1924
CVE-2005-1924 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Squirrelmail Gpg Plugin with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 10% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 10% (95th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Squirrelmail Gpg Plugin
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The G/PGP (GPG) Plugin 2.1 and earlier for Squirrelmail allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in (1) the fpr parameter to the deleteKey function in gpg_keyring.php, as called by (a) import_key_file.php, (b) import_key_text.php, and (c) keyring_main.php; and (2) the keyserver parameter to the gpg_recv_key function in gpg_key_functions.php, as called by gpg_options.php. NOTE: this issue may overlap CVE-2007-3636.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2005-1924?
- The G/PGP (GPG) Plugin 2.1 and earlier for Squirrelmail allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in (1) the fpr parameter to the deleteKey function in gpg_keyring.php, as called by (a) import_key_file.php, (b) import_key_text.php, and (c) keyring_main.php; and (2) the keyserver parameter to the gpg_recv_key function in gpg_key_functions.php, as called by gpg_options.php. NOTE: this issue may overlap CVE-2007-3636.
- How severe is CVE-2005-1924?
- CVE-2005-1924 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2005-1924 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2005-1924?
- CVE-2005-1924 affects Squirrelmail Gpg Plugin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2005-1924?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2005-1924 published?
- CVE-2005-1924 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=329
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=331
- http://osvdb.org/37923
- http://osvdb.org/37924
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26035
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26424
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200708-08.xml
- http://www.attrition.org/pipermail/vim/2007-July/001710.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/473370/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24874
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2513
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/35355
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/35364
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4173
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:squirrelmail:gpg_plugin:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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