CVE-2007-2747: Medium severity rdiffWeb rdiffWeb vulnerability

Published May 17, 2007
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Updated

Directory traversal vulnerability in rdwhelpers.py in rdiffWeb before 0.3.5.1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the path parameter to the /browse URI.

Affected Software

6 affected components
rdiffWeb rdiffWeb=0.2
rdiffWeb rdiffWeb<=0.3.5
rdiffWeb rdiffWeb=0.3.2
rdiffWeb rdiffWeb=0.3
rdiffWeb rdiffWeb=0.3.1
rdiffWeb rdiffWeb=0.1

Event History

May 17, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-2747?

CVE-2007-2747 has a medium severity level due to its potential to allow unauthorized file access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-2747?

To fix CVE-2007-2747, upgrade to rdiffWeb version 0.3.5.1 or later.

3

What types of systems are affected by CVE-2007-2747?

CVE-2007-2747 affects rdiffWeb versions prior to 0.3.5.1, including version 0.2 and all versions up to 0.3.5.

4

What attack vector is exploited in CVE-2007-2747?

CVE-2007-2747 is exploited through directory traversal, allowing attackers to read arbitrary files.

5

Who can be impacted by CVE-2007-2747?

Users running vulnerable versions of rdiffWeb can be impacted by CVE-2007-2747, exposing sensitive information.

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