What is the severity of CVE-2007-4031?

CVE-2007-4031 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary file deletion.

How do I fix CVE-2007-4031?

To fix CVE-2007-4031, it is recommended to upgrade Nessus Vulnerability Scanner to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability.

What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2007-4031?

Exploiting CVE-2007-4031 can allow remote attackers to delete any file on the system, leading to data loss and potential system instability.

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2007-4031?

CVE-2007-4031 affects Nessus Vulnerability Scanner version 3.0.6.

In which component does CVE-2007-4031 occur?

CVE-2007-4031 occurs in a specific ActiveX control related to the deleteReport method within the Nessus Vulnerability Scanner.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2007-4031

high

7.8

CWE

27/7/2007

7/8/2024

CVE-2007-4031: Path Traversal

First published: Fri Jul 27 2007(Updated: )

Directory traversal vulnerability in a certain ActiveX control in Nessus Vulnerability Scanner 3.0.6 allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the argument to the deleteReport method, probably related to the SCANCTRL.ScanCtrlCtrl.1 ActiveX control in scan.dll.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Nessus Vulnerability Scanner	=3.0.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-4031?
CVE-2007-4031 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary file deletion.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4031?
To fix CVE-2007-4031, it is recommended to upgrade Nessus Vulnerability Scanner to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability.
What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2007-4031?
Exploiting CVE-2007-4031 can allow remote attackers to delete any file on the system, leading to data loss and potential system instability.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2007-4031?
CVE-2007-4031 affects Nessus Vulnerability Scanner version 3.0.6.
In which component does CVE-2007-4031 occur?
CVE-2007-4031 occurs in a specific ActiveX control related to the deleteReport method within the Nessus Vulnerability Scanner.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-4031?
CVE-2007-4031 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary file deletion.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4031?
To fix CVE-2007-4031, it is recommended to upgrade Nessus Vulnerability Scanner to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability.
What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2007-4031?
Exploiting CVE-2007-4031 can allow remote attackers to delete any file on the system, leading to data loss and potential system instability.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2007-4031?
CVE-2007-4031 affects Nessus Vulnerability Scanner version 3.0.6.
In which component does CVE-2007-4031 occur?
CVE-2007-4031 occurs in a specific ActiveX control related to the deleteReport method within the Nessus Vulnerability Scanner.