CVE-2005-2616 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via path traversal in ezUpload PHP scripts, requiring immediate patching or upgrade.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2005-2616?

CVE-2005-2616 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Aug 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple PHP file include vulnerabilities in ezUpload 2.2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the path parameter to (1) initialize.php, (2) customize.php, (3) form.php, or (4) index.php.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2616?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ezupload Ezupload.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2616?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-2616 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2005-2616 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-2616 exists.

Public exploit code: 4 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-x2x9-8qx6-xgxj.

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