CVE-2007-5620 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal in the file parameter, leading to code execution or data disclosure.
- 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-2007-5620?
CVE-2007-5620 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 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 admin/inc/help.php in ZZ:FlashChat 3.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the file parameter.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-5620?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Zehnet Zz Flashchat.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5620?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-5620 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-2007-5620 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-5620 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-38g7-cph9-j9g7.