CVE-2007-2503 Path traversal in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

Remote attackers could potentially include and execute arbitrary local files via path traversal in PHP Turbulence, though the vulnerability is disputed due to fatal errors.

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-2007-2503?

CVE-2007-2503 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 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 turbulence.php in PHP Turbulence 0.0.1 alpha allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the GLOBALS[tcore] parameter. NOTE: this vulnerability is disputed by CVE and a reliable third party because a direct request to user/turbulence.php triggers a fatal error before inclusion

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-2503?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Php Turbulence Php Turbulence.

How do I fix CVE-2007-2503?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-2503 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-2007-2503 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-2503 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8494-fm64-qqw2.

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