CVE-2007-3523 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal in XCMS, leading to potential code execution.
- 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-2007-3523?
CVE-2007-3523 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Jul 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Module/Galerie.php in XCMS 1.1 allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the (1) Ent or (2) Lang parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-3523?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Groupeclan.free.fr Xcms.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3523?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-3523 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-2007-3523 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-3523 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9p72-5wr5-29cq.