CVE-2007-6581 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal in Social Engine, leading to code execution and data exposure.
- 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-2007-6581?
CVE-2007-6581 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 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 Social Engine 2.0 allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the global_lang parameter to (1) header_album.php, (2) header_blog.php, or (3) header_group.php; or (4) admin_header_album.php, (5) admin_header_blog.php, or (6) admin_header_group.php in admin/.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-6581?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Social Engine Social Engine.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6581?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-6581 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-2007-6581 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-6581 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x9p2-p26g-f9mh.