CVE-2005-2686 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary PHP code and read files via directory traversal in SaveWebPortal parameters.

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-2005-2686?

CVE-2005-2686 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Aug 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Directory traversal vulnerability in SaveWebPortal 3.4 allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files and execute arbitrary local PHP programs via ".." sequences in the (1) SITE_Path parameter to menu_dx.php or (2) CONTENTS_Dir parameter to menu_sx.php.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2686?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Savewebportal Savewebportal.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2686?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-2686 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-2005-2686 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-2686 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-x2mc-6874-8wp4.

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