CVE-2007-6508 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files via directory traversal in xeCMS view.php, exposing sensitive data.
- 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-2007-6508?
CVE-2007-6508 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 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 view.php in xeCMS 1.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a ..%2F (dot dot slash) in the list parameter.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-6508?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Xecms Xecms.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6508?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-6508 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-2007-6508 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-6508 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g3c6-fvvq-f497.