CVE-2007-5731 Path traversal in n/a
Authenticated remote attackers can read arbitrary files via WebDAV write requests exploiting a path traversal flaw in Apache Jakarta Slide.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2007-5731?
CVE-2007-5731 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Oct 2007. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Absolute path traversal vulnerability in Apache Jakarta Slide 2.1 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a WebDAV write request that specifies an entity with a SYSTEM tag, a related issue to CVE-2007-5461.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-5731?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apache Jakarta Slide.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5731?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-5731 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-2007-5731 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-5731 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h7f5-5qw4-27g2.