CVE-2007-5823 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.5 Published 5 Nov 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can create or overwrite arbitrary files via directory traversal in the username parameter, 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-2007-5823?

CVE-2007-5823 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Nov 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Directory traversal vulnerability in forum.php in Ben Ng Scribe 0.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the username parameter in a Register action.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-5823?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Scribe Scribe.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5823?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-5823 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-2007-5823 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-5823 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qvf6-3rc2-4x45.