CVE-2006-4955: Directory traversal vulnerability in the downloadfile servlet in Neon WebMail for Java before 5.08 allows remo

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-4955 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting neon webmail. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in the downloadfile servlet in Neon WebMail for Java before 5.08 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) sequence in the (1) savefolder and (2) savefilename parameters.

Why this priority

EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	8.2% (top 5%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-09-23
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: neosys

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-09-23 10:07 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:30 UTCUpdated Record last modified

neosys neon webmail DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.06 · 5.07

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.06

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.06 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison neon-webmail sudo apt install neon-webmail=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.06> sudo apt-mark hold neon-webmail

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

dnf --showduplicates list neon-webmail sudo dnf downgrade neon-webmail-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.06> sudo dnf versionlock add neon-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: NeoSys Neon Webmail for Java 5.06/5.07 - 'downloadfile' Servlet Traversal Arbitrary File Access

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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-2006-4955?

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

Is CVE-2006-4955 being exploited?

CVE-2006-4955 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-2006-4955 affect?

CVE-2006-4955 affects neon webmail. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in the downloadfile servlet in Neon WebMail for Java before 5.08 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) sequence in the (1) savefolder and (2) savefilename parameters.

How urgent is CVE-2006-4955?

Priority 46/100. EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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