Vulnerability Description
functions/mime.php in SquirrelMail before 1.4.18 does not protect the application's content from Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) positioning in HTML e-mail messages, which allows remote attackers to spoof the user interface, and conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) and phishing attacks, via a crafted message.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Squirrelmail | Squirrelmail | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Jun/msg00001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35052Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35073Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35140
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35259
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40220
- http://squirrelmail.svn.sourceforge.net/viewvc/squirrelmail/branches/SM-1_4-STAB
- http://squirrelmail.svn.sourceforge.net/viewvc/squirrelmail/branches/SM-1_4-STAB
- http://squirrelmail.svn.sourceforge.net/viewvc/squirrelmail?view=rev&revision=13
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4188
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1802
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:110
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-1066.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34916
- http://www.squirrelmail.org/security/issue/2009-05-12
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-1581?
CVE-2009-1581 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). functions/mime.php in SquirrelMail before 1.4.18 does not protect the application's content from Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) positioning in HTML e-mail messages, which allows remote attackers to spoo...
How severe is CVE-2009-1581?
CVE-2009-1581 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-1581?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Squirrelmail Squirrelmail.