CVE-2006-2666

v-webmail 1.5-1.6.4 - Remote Code Execution via CONFIG[pear_dir] Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2006-2666. PoCs published by beford.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a remote file inclusion vulnerability in V-Webmail versions 1.3 to 1.6.4. The vulnerability allows an attacker to include arbitrary remote PHP files by manipulating the `CONFIG[pear_dir]` parameter in specific URLs.

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/mailaccess/pop3.php in V-Webmail 1.5 through 1.6.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the CONFIG[pear_dir] parameter.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by beford · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/1827

This exploit demonstrates a remote file inclusion vulnerability in V-Webmail versions 1.3 to 1.6.4. The vulnerability allows an attacker to include arbitrary remote PHP files by manipulating the `CONFIG[pear_dir]` parameter in specific URLs.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: V-Webmail 1.3 to 1.6.4
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to the vulnerable URL endpoints · A remote server hosting malicious PHP code
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (6)

Core 6
Core References
Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/20297
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30164
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/1827
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26694
Third Party Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1989
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_sectrack
http://securitytracker.com/id?1016160

Scores

EPSS 0.0350
EPSS Percentile 87.6%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
v-webmail/v-webmail < 1.6.4
Published May 30, 2006
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026