CVE-2007-5174 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal in actSite, 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-2007-5174?
CVE-2007-5174 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Oct 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in phpinc/news.php in actSite 1.56 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the do parameter.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-5174?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Actsite Actsite.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5174?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-5174 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-2007-5174 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-5174 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-96xr-96m2-7jh5.