CVE-2007-2681 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.5 Published 15 May 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal in the core_subdir parameter of b2evolution blogs.

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-2007-2681?

CVE-2007-2681 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 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 blogs/index.php in b2evolution 1.6 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the core_subdir parameter.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-2681?

It affects 1 product.

Products include B2evolution B2evolution.

How do I fix CVE-2007-2681?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-2681 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-2007-2681 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-2681 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cx8m-5mrc-m3rm.