# CVE-2006-4954: The updateuser servlet in Neon WebMail for Java before 5.08 does not validate the in\_id parameter, which allows remote attackers to modify i

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2006-09-23 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The updateuser servlet in Neon WebMail for Java before 5.08 does not validate the in_id parameter, which allows remote attackers to modify information of arbitrary users, as demonstrated by modifying (1) passwords and (2) permissions, (3) viewing profile settings, and (4) creating and (5) deleting users.

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20109
- http://vuln.sg/neonmail506-en.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22029
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29089
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/84203
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/28609

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