CVE Catalog

CVE-2006-4081

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A vulnerability in preview_email.cgi in Barracuda Spam Firewall (versions 3.3.01.001 through 3.3.03.053) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters (the "|" pipe symbol) in the file parameter. The attack can be extended to arbitrary commands due to the presence of CVE-2006-4000.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability enables remote code execution on the Barracuda Spam Firewall appliance, potentially leading to full system compromise, data theft, or use of the device as a foothold for further attacks within the organization's network.

Recommendation

Immediately upgrade Barracuda Spam Firewall software to a version later than 3.3.03.053; if upgrade is not possible, restrict access to the management interface and preview_email.cgi to trusted IP addresses only.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

preview_email.cgi in Barracuda Spam Firewall (BSF) 3.3.01.001 through 3.3.03.053 allows remote attackers to execute commands via shell metacharacters ("|" pipe symbol) in the file parameter. NOTE: the attack can be extended to arbitrary commands by the presence of CVE-2006-4000.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS