CVE-2005-3929 Path traversal in n/a

Medium 5.0 Published Updated

Remote attackers can create directories and overwrite arbitrary files via path traversal in the module parameter, potentially leading to code execution.

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

What is CVE-2005-3929?

CVE-2005-3929 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Nov 2005. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the create function in xarMLSXML2PHPBackend.php in Xaraya 1.0 allows remote attackers to create directories and overwrite arbitrary files via ".." sequences in the module parameter to index.php.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-3929?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Xaraya Xaraya.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3929?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-3929 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-2005-3929 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-3929 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-53vr-5mjf-jhrq.

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