CVE-2007-1040 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can exploit a directory traversal flaw in Xpression News to include arbitrary files, potentially leading to information disclosure or code execution.
- 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-2007-1040?
CVE-2007-1040 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Feb 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in archives.php in Xpression News (X-News) 1.0.1 allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files or obtain sensitive information via a .. (dot dot) in the xnews-template parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-1040?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Xpression News Xpression News.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1040?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-1040 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-2007-1040 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-1040 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c5vc-j6f4-6v2w.