CVE-2007-6290 Path traversal in n/a

Medium 5.0 Published 10 Dec 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can read arbitrary files via directory traversal in SERWeb, exposing sensitive data without authentication.

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-2007-6290?

CVE-2007-6290 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Dec 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in js/get_js.php in SERWeb 2.0.0 dev1 and earlier allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the (1) mod and (2) js parameters.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-6290?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Iptel Serweb.

How do I fix CVE-2007-6290?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-6290 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-2007-6290 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-6290 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-v36x-qxwf-ggwm.