CVE-2007-1140 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read and modify arbitrary files in pheap via directory traversal in edit.php.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2007-1140?
CVE-2007-1140 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Feb 2007. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in edit.php in pheap allows remote attackers to read and modify arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the filename parameter.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-1140?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Barekoncept Pheap.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1140?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-1140 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-2007-1140 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-1140 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wh5j-4rf7-c96f.