CVE-2007-0659 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can download arbitrary files, including configuration files with database credentials, via the MuddyDogPaws FileDownload snippet.
- 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-2007-0659?
CVE-2007-0659 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Feb 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
download.php in the MuddyDogPaws FileDownload snippet before 2.5 for MODx allows remote attackers to download arbitrary files, as demonstrated by downloading config.inc.php to obtain database credentials.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-0659?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Modxcms Filedownload.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0659?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-0659 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-2007-0659 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-0659 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h3r5-4h6r-gcwc.