CVE-2007-2482 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via path traversal in the wordTube plugin when register_globals is enabled.
- 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-2007-2482?
CVE-2007-2482 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 May 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in wordtube-button.php in the wordTube 1.43 and earlier plugin for WordPress, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the wpPATH parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-2482?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ruben Boelinger Wordtube.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2482?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-2482 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-2007-2482 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-2482 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-ph99-jr94-mp8m.