CVE-2006-4954

Neon WebMail for Java <5.08 - Info Disclosure

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2006-4954. PoCs published by Tan Chew Keong.

AI-analyzed exploit summary The provided text describes multiple vulnerabilities in Neon WebMail versions 5.06 and 5.07, including SQL injection, directory traversal, and unauthorized access. It includes example URLs demonstrating how an attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to manipulate user data or gain administrative access.

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.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WRITEUP VERIFIED
by Tan Chew Keong · textwebappsjsp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/28609

The provided text describes multiple vulnerabilities in Neon WebMail versions 5.06 and 5.07, including SQL injection, directory traversal, and unauthorized access. It includes example URLs demonstrating how an attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to manipulate user data or gain administrative access.

Classification
Writeup 90%
Attack Type
Sqli | Auth Bypass | Other
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Theoretical
Target: Neon WebMail 5.06, 5.07 (build.200607050)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the target application
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (5)

Core 5
Core References
Exploit, Patch vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20109
Exploit, Patch x_refsource_misc
http://vuln.sg/neonmail506-en.html
Patch, Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/22029
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29089
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/84203

Scores

EPSS 0.0772
EPSS Percentile 93.8%

Details

Status published
Products (2)
neosys/neon_webmail 5.06
neosys/neon_webmail 5.07
Published Sep 23, 2006
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026