CVE-2007-1449: Medium severity Phpnuke Php-nuke vulnerability

Published Mar 14, 2007
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Updated

Directory traversal vulnerability in mainfile.php in PHP-Nuke 8.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the lang parameter.

Affected Software

12 affected components
Phpnuke Php-nuke=7.0
Phpnuke Php-nuke=7.1
Phpnuke Php-nuke=7.2
Phpnuke Php-nuke=7.3
Phpnuke Php-nuke=7.4
Phpnuke Php-nuke=7.5
Phpnuke Php-nuke=7.6
Phpnuke Php-nuke=7.7
Phpnuke Php-nuke=7.8
Phpnuke Php-nuke=7.9
Phpnuke Php-nuke=8.0
Phpnuke Php-nuke=8.0.0-final

Event History

Mar 14, 2007
CVE Published
06:19 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-1449?

CVE-2007-1449 is considered to have a high severity due to its potential for unauthorized access to sensitive files.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-1449?

To fix CVE-2007-1449, it is recommended to update PHP-Nuke to version 8.1 or later, which includes patches for this vulnerability.

3

Which versions of PHP-Nuke are affected by CVE-2007-1449?

CVE-2007-1449 affects PHP-Nuke versions 8.0 and earlier, including versions 7.0 through 8.0.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2007-1449 enable?

CVE-2007-1449 enables an attacker to perform directory traversal attacks, allowing them to read arbitrary files on the server.

5

Are there any known exploits for CVE-2007-1449?

Yes, there are known exploits for CVE-2007-1449 that demonstrate how attackers can leverage the vulnerability to access restricted files.

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