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CVE-2007-3778

7.5 · HIGH

The G/PGP (GPG) Plugin 2.0, and 2.1dev before 20060912, for Squirrelmail allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the messageSignedText parameter to the gpg…

Published Jul 15, 2007squirrelmailEPSS 2.67%

Overview

CVE-2007-3778 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting squirrelmail gpg_plugin. It was published on July 15, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The G/PGP (GPG) Plugin 2.0, and 2.1dev before 20060912, for Squirrelmail allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the messageSignedText parameter to the gpg_check_sign_pgp_mime function in gpg_hook_functions.php. NOTE: a parameter value can be set in the contents of an e-mail message.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from squirrelmail. Update gpg_plugin to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Reflabs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=330Reflists.immunitysec.com/pipermail/dailydave/2007-July/004452.htmlReflists.immunitysec.com/pipermail/dailydave/2007-July/004456.htmlRefosvdb.org/37931Refsecunia.com/advisories/26035Refwww.attrition.org/pipermail/vim/2007-July/001704.htmlRefwww.attrition.org/pipermail/vim/2007-July/001710.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/24874Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2513Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/35363

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-3778?

CVE-2007-3778 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting squirrelmail gpg_plugin. It was published on July 15, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2007-3778?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2007-3778?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from squirrelmail. Update gpg_plugin to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2007-3778?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2007-3778 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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