CVE-2007-1633 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via directory traversal in the Splatt Forum module for PHP-Nuke by including malicious log files.
- 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-2007-1633?
CVE-2007-1633 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Mar 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in bbcode_ref.php in the Giorgio Ciranni Splatt Forum 4.0 RC1 module for PHP-Nuke allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the name parameter, as demonstrated by injecting PHP sequences into an Apache HTTP Server log file, which is then included by bbcode_ref.php.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-1633?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Giorgio Ciranni Splatt Forum.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1633?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-1633 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-2007-1633 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-1633 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xj9r-4xfh-455m.