CVE-2007-6686 Path traversal in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary local files via the admin controller in Menalto Gallery, leading to remote code execution.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2007-6686?

CVE-2007-6686 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Jan 2008. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The URL rewrite module in Menalto Gallery before 2.2.4 allows attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via unknown vectors related to the admin controller.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-6686?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Menalto Gallery.

How do I fix CVE-2007-6686?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-6686 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-2007-6686 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-6686 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rgvq-hwjc-crq8.

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