CVE-2006-7080 Path traversal in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published 27 Feb 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can delete arbitrary files via directory traversal in the avatar upload feature, requiring low privileges.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2006-7080?

CVE-2006-7080 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Feb 2007. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the avatar upload feature in exV2 2.0.4.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via ".." sequences in the old_avatar parameter.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-7080?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Exv2 Content Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2006-7080?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-7080 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-2006-7080 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-7080 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rppq-v6fg-6j6j.