CVE-2006-7062: calendar.php in Kamgaing Email System (kmail) 2.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain the full path

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-7062?

kmail: upgrade to newer than 2.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-7062 being exploited?

CVE-2006-7062 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2006-7062 affect?

CVE-2006-7062 affects kmail. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). calendar.php in Kamgaing Email System (kmail) 2.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain the full path of the server via an invalid d parameter, which leaks the path in an error message.

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HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2006-7062 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting kmail. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

calendar.php in Kamgaing Email System (kmail) 2.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain the full path of the server via an invalid d parameter, which leaks the path in an error message.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 26%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-02-24
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: kmail

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-02-24 01:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:34 UTCUpdated Record last modified

kmail kmail UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.3

Fixed in: newer than 2.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy kmail || rpm -q kmail || kmail --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade kmail

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade kmail

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2006-7062?

kmail: upgrade to newer than 2.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-7062 being exploited?

CVE-2006-7062 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-2006-7062 affect?

CVE-2006-7062 affects kmail. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). calendar.php in Kamgaing Email System (kmail) 2.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain the full path of the server via an invalid d parameter, which leaks the path in an error message.

How urgent is CVE-2006-7062?

Priority 46/100. High severity

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