CVE-2007-5815 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can delete arbitrary files on SonicWall SSL-VPN devices by exploiting an ActiveX control path traversal vulnerability.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2007-5815?
CVE-2007-5815 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Nov 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Absolute path traversal vulnerability in the WebCacheCleaner ActiveX control 1.3.0.3 in SonicWall SSL-VPN 200 before 2.1, and SSL-VPN 2000/4000 before 2.5, allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via a full pathname in the argument to the FileDelete method.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-5815?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Sonicwall Ssl Vpn2000\/4000, Sonicwall Ssl Vpn 200.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5815?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-5815 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-2007-5815 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-5815 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xg22-8wp4-xx49.