CVE-2007-4585 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.5 Published 29 Aug 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal in the language parameter of activateuser.php.

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-2007-4585?

CVE-2007-4585 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Aug 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Directory traversal vulnerability in activateuser.php in 2532|Gigs 1.2.1 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the language parameter.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-4585?

It affects 1 product.

Products include 2532gigs 2532gigs.

How do I fix CVE-2007-4585?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-4585 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-2007-4585 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-4585 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3vc9-864w-j6mh.