CVE-2005-3507 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code and gain privileges via directory traversal in CuteNews template 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-2005-3507?
CVE-2005-3507 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Nov 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in CuteNews 1.4.1 allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files, execute code, and gain privileges via "../" sequences in the template parameter to (1) show_archives.php and (2) show_news.php.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-3507?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Cutephp Cutenews.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3507?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-3507 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-2005-3507 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-3507 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w678-q7pr-w52j.