CVE-2007-5738 File upload in n/a

Medium 6.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can bypass client-side file extension restrictions in GHBoard's FlashUpload component to upload arbitrary files, potentially leading to code execution.

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-2007-5738?

CVE-2007-5738 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Oct 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The FlashUpload component in Korean GHBoard uses a client-side protection mechanism to prevent uploading of dangerous file extensions, which allows remote attackers to bypass restrictions and upload arbitrary files via a modified copy of component/flashupload/upload.html.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-5738?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ghlab Korean Ghboard.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5738?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-5738 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2007-5738 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-5738 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-v96f-fh38-8r85.

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