CVE-2006-4169

CVE-2006-4169 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Squirrelmail Gpg Plugin with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4169?
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.
How severe is CVE-2006-4169?
CVE-2006-4169 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-4169 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-4169?
CVE-2006-4169 primarily affects Squirrelmail Gpg Plugin. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4169?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-4169 published?
CVE-2006-4169 was published on 2007-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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