CVE-2007-3424 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

An attacker can manipulate the tocat parameter in the instant message move function to access or modify files outside the intended directory.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not stated
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not stated
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2007-3424?

CVE-2007-3424 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Jun 2007. It can be exploited over the network.

Official description

The moveim function in cgi-bin/cgi-lib/instantmessage.pl in web-app.org WebAPP before 0.9.9.7 uses the tocat parameter as a subdirectory name when moving an instant message, which has unknown impact and remote attack vectors.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-3424?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Web-App.org Webapp.

How do I fix CVE-2007-3424?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-3424 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-2007-3424 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-3424 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-498h-6pm8-vxw6.

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