CVE-2006-0817

Name: CVE-2006-0817
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-07-21T14:03:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.45%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-0817 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Absolute path directory traversal vulnerability in (a) MERAK Mail Server for Windows 8.3.8r with before IceWarp Web Mail 5.6.1 and (b) VisNetic MailServer before 8.5.0.5 allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files via a full Windows path and drive letter in the (1) language parameter in accounts/inc/include.php and (2) lang_settings parameter in admin/inc/include.php, which is not properly sanitized by the securepath function, a related issue to CVE-2005-4556.. EPSS estimates a 5.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Absolute path directory traversal vulnerability in (a) MERAK Mail Server for Windows 8.3.8r with before IceWarp Web Mail 5.6.1 and (b) VisNetic MailServer before 8.5.0.5 allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files via a full Windows path and drive letter in the (1) language parameter in accounts/inc/include.php and (2) lang_settings parameter in admin/inc/include.php, which is not properly sanitized by the securepath function, a related issue to CVE-2005-4556.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.45%

91.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Deerfield	Visnetic Mail Server	8.3.5
Icewarp	Web Mail	5.6.0
Merak	Mail Server	8.3.8r

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/18953Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/18966Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2006-12/advisory/Exploit, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2006-14/advisory/Exploit, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1016513
http://securitytracker.com/id?1016514
http://www.osvdb.org/27328
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/440297/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/440302/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19002Exploit, Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19007
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2825
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2826
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27773
http://secunia.com/advisories/18953Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/18966Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2006-12/advisory/Exploit, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2006-14/advisory/Exploit, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1016513
http://securitytracker.com/id?1016514
http://www.osvdb.org/27328
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/440297/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/440302/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19002Exploit, Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19007
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2825
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2826
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27773

Timeline

Published: Jul 21, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-0817?

How severe is CVE-2006-0817?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-0817 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0817?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST