CVE-2006-7079 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can overwrite variables to perform directory traversal and execute arbitrary code in exV2 CMS.
- 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-2006-7079?
CVE-2006-7079 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Feb 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Variable extraction vulnerability in include/common.php in exV2 2.0.4.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary program variables and conduct directory traversal attacks to execute arbitrary code by modifying the $xoopsOption['pagetype'] variable.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-7079?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Exv2 Content Management System.
How do I fix CVE-2006-7079?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-7079 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-2006-7079 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-7079 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p97q-m42v-rwxw.