CVE-2007-6184 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.5 Published 30 Nov 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal in the act parameter of Project Alumni.

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-2007-6184?

CVE-2007-6184 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 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 Project Alumni 1.0.9 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the act parameter.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-6184?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Project Alumni Project Alumni.

How do I fix CVE-2007-6184?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-6184 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-2007-6184 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-6184 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5pp3-hq84-c694.