CVE-2007-1742 Path traversal in n/a
Local attackers can bypass directory restrictions in Apache suexec to modify files outside the document root if write access is granted.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2007-1742?
CVE-2007-1742 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in Apache Http Server, published on 13 Apr 2007. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
suexec in Apache HTTP Server (httpd) 2.2.3 uses a partial comparison for verifying whether the current directory is within the document root, which might allow local users to perform unauthorized operations on incorrect directories, as demonstrated using "html_backup" and "htmleditor" under an "html" directory. NOTE: the researcher, who is reliable, claims that the vendor disputes the issue because "the attacks described rely on an insecure server configuration" in which the user "has write access to the document root."
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-1742?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apache Http Server.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1742?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2007-1742 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-1742 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apache Http Server
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2007-1742, GHSA-gm29-7qcq-q6q6.