MEDIUM
CVE-2009-1579
CWE-94Published: May 14, 2009· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
6.8
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The map_yp_alias function in functions/imap_general.php in SquirrelMail before 1.4.18 and NaSMail before 1.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a username string that is used by the ypmatch program.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2009-1579 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
squirrelmail1 product(s)
squirrelmail
Source: NVD CPE · 59 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (54)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/35052Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/35073Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2009-1579
CVSS Score6.8 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-94
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 14, 2009
Related CVEs (CWE-94)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2009-1579 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.