CVE-2006-1031: config/config_inc.php in iGENUS Webmail 2.02 and earlier allows remote attackers to include arbitrary local fi

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-1031 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting igenus webmail. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

config/config_inc.php in iGENUS Webmail 2.02 and earlier allows remote attackers to include arbitrary local files via the SG_HOME parameter.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.2% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2006-03-07
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: igenus

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-03-07 11:02 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

igenus igenus webmail DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0 · 2.01 · 2.02

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy igenus-webmail || rpm -q igenus-webmail || igenus-webmail --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison igenus-webmail sudo apt install igenus-webmail=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo apt-mark hold igenus-webmail

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list igenus-webmail sudo dnf downgrade igenus-webmail-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add igenus-webmail

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: iGENUS WebMail 2.0.2 - 'config_inc.php' Remote Code Execution

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-1031?

igenus webmail: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-1031 being exploited?

CVE-2006-1031 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2006-1031 affect?

CVE-2006-1031 affects igenus webmail. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). config/config_inc.php in iGENUS Webmail 2.02 and earlier allows remote attackers to include arbitrary local files via the SG_HOME parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2006-1031?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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