CVE-2005-3961 Path traversal in n/a

Medium 5.0 Published Updated

Remote attackers can overwrite WebCalendar data files by manipulating the id parameter in export_handler.php, leading to data modification.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2005-3961?

CVE-2005-3961 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Dec 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

export_handler.php in WebCalendar 1.0.1 allows remote attackers to overwrite WebCalendar data files via a modified id parameter.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-3961?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Webcalendar Webcalendar.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3961?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

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

Is CVE-2005-3961 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-3961 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j5xw-6p2w-wwpf.

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