CVE-2007-4718 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal in the language parameter, affecting Claroline installations.
- 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-2007-4718?
CVE-2007-4718 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Sep 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in inc/lib/language.lib.php in Claroline before 1.8.6 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-2007-4718?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Claroline Claroline.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4718?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-4718 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-2007-4718 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-4718 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-29xj-vxf5-px46.