CVE-2007-4457 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal in Dalai Forum, potentially leading to code execution or data disclosure.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2007-4457?
CVE-2007-4457 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Aug 2007. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in forumreply.php in Dalai Forum 1.1 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the chemin parameter.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-4457?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Florian Mahieu Dalai Forum.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4457?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-4457 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-2007-4457 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-4457 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cr6p-q9r2-r2x2.