CVE-2007-5890 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can include arbitrary files via the DatabaseType parameter in easyGB, potentially leading to data disclosure or 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-2007-5890?
CVE-2007-5890 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 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 index.php in easyGB 2.1.1 allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files via the DatabaseType parameter. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-5890?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Easygb Easygb.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5890?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-5890 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-2007-5890 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-5890 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gxxw-7rf9-h6ch.