CVE-2005-2095

CVE-2005-2095 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Squirrelmail with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

• Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Affected product: Squirrelmail
• Published: 2005-07-13
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is 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.

How severe is CVE-2005-2095?

CVE-2005-2095 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-2095 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2095?

CVE-2005-2095 primarily affects Squirrelmail. In total, 22 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2095?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2005-2095 published?

CVE-2005-2095 was published on 2005-07-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005//Aug/msg00001.html
• http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005/Aug/msg00000.html
• http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-756
• http://www.gulftech.org/?node=research&article_id=00090-07142005
• http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_18_sr.html
• http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-595.html
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/405200
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/405202
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14254
• http://www.squirrelmail.org/security/issue/2005-07-13
• https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=163047
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/21359
• https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10500

Affected products (22)

• cpe:2.3:a:squirrelmail:squirrelmail:1.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:squirrelmail:squirrelmail:1.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:squirrelmail:squirrelmail:1.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:squirrelmail:squirrelmail:1.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:squirrelmail:squirrelmail:1.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:squirrelmail:squirrelmail:1.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:squirrelmail:squirrelmail:1.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:squirrelmail:squirrelmail:1.2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:squirrelmail:squirrelmail:1.2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:squirrelmail:squirrelmail:1.2.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:squirrelmail:squirrelmail:1.2.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:squirrelmail:squirrelmail:1.2.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:squirrelmail:squirrelmail:1.2.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:squirrelmail:squirrelmail:1.2.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:squirrelmail:squirrelmail:1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:squirrelmail:squirrelmail:1.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:squirrelmail:squirrelmail:1.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:squirrelmail:squirrelmail:1.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:squirrelmail:squirrelmail:1.4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:squirrelmail:squirrelmail:1.4.3_rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:squirrelmail:squirrelmail:1.4.3a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:squirrelmail:squirrelmail:1.44:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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