CVE-2007-1906 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal in the HotEditor plugin, risking code execution and data exposure.
- 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-2007-1906?
CVE-2007-1906 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Apr 2007. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in richedit/keyboard.php in eCardMAX HotEditor (Hot Editor) 4.0, and the HotEditor plugin for MyBB, allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the first parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-1906?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Ecardmax.com Hot Editor, Mybb Mybb Hot Editor Plugin.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1906?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-1906 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-2007-1906 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-1906 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-585h-h958-q3v9.