CVE-2007-5299 Path traversal in n/a

Medium 5.0 Published 9 Oct 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can read arbitrary files via directory traversal in SkaDate dating software, exposing sensitive data.

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-2007-5299?

CVE-2007-5299 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Oct 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in SkaDate 5.0 and 6.0, and possibly later versions such as 6.482, allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the view_mode parameter to (1) featured_list.php and (2) online_list.php in member/.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-5299?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Skadate Skadate Online Dating Software.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5299?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-5299 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-2007-5299 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-5299 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mh9q-g26g-35gg.