CVE-2007-6378 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.5 Published 15 Dec 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can create or overwrite arbitrary files via directory traversal in the upload.dll component of BadBlue web server.

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-2007-6378?

CVE-2007-6378 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Dec 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Directory traversal vulnerability in upload.dll in BadBlue 2.72b and earlier allows remote attackers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the filename parameter.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-6378?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Badblue Badblue.

How do I fix CVE-2007-6378?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-6378 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-2007-6378 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-6378 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xcgx-jmh9-wcjv.