# CVE-2001-1159: load\_prefs.php and supporting include files in SquirrelMail 1.0.4 and earlier do not properly initialize certain PHP variables, which allows

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2002-03-15 · Updated: 2024-08-08

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

load_prefs.php and supporting include files in SquirrelMail 1.0.4 and earlier do not properly initialize certain PHP variables, which allows remote attackers to (1) view sensitive files via the config_php and data_dir options, and (2) execute arbitrary code by using options_order.php to upload a message that could be interpreted as PHP.

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## References

- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-07/0029.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2968
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/6775.php
- http://www.squirrelmail.org/changelog.php

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