CVE-2007-4028 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.5 Published 26 Jul 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via path traversal in Webspell, leading to code execution and data exposure.

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-2007-4028?

CVE-2007-4028 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Jul 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Absolute path traversal vulnerability in index.php in Webspell 4.01.02 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a full pathname in the site parameter. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-4028?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Webspell Webspell.

How do I fix CVE-2007-4028?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-4028 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-2007-4028 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-4028 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xqq5-6fch-93j5.