CVE-2007-5927 Path traversal in n/a

High 8.1 Published 10 Nov 2007 Updated 3 Apr 2025

Authenticated attackers can exploit a directory traversal in the GlobalLog stored procedure to create arbitrary files, potentially leading to code execution.

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-2007-5927?

CVE-2007-5927 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Nov 2007. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Directory traversal vulnerability in OpenBase 10.0.5 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to create files with arbitrary contents via a .. (dot dot) in the first argument to the GlobalLog stored procedure. NOTE: this can be leveraged to execute arbitrary code using CVE-2007-5926.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-5927?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Openbase International Ltd Openbase.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5927?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-5927 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-2007-5927 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-5927 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6882-w5r7-3gf2.