CVE-2007-6079 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via directory traversal in bcoos, allowing unauthorized file inclusion and 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-2007-6079?
CVE-2007-6079 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 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 include/common.php in bcoos 1.0.10 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the xoopsOption[pagetype] parameter to the default URI for modules/news/. NOTE: this can be leveraged by using legitimate product functionality to upload a file that contains the code, then including that file.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-6079?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Bcoos Bcoos.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6079?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-6079 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-2007-6079 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-6079 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4jc8-xpvv-r48p.