CVE-2007-5731: Path Traversal
Published Oct 30, 2007
·Updated
Absolute path traversal vulnerability in Apache Jakarta Slide 2.1 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a WebDAV write request that specifies an entity with a SYSTEM tag, a related issue to CVE-2007-5461.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Apache Jakarta Slide=2.1
Event History
Oct 30, 2007
CVE Published
11:46 PM
Oct 31, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2007-5731?
The severity of CVE-2007-5731 is considered to be moderate, as it allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files.
2
How do I fix CVE-2007-5731?
To fix CVE-2007-5731, upgrade to a version of Apache Jakarta Slide later than 2.1 that addresses this vulnerability.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2007-5731?
CVE-2007-5731 affects users of Apache Jakarta Slide versions 2.1 and earlier.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-5731?
CVE-2007-5731 is an absolute path traversal vulnerability.
5
Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2007-5731?
Yes, CVE-2007-5731 requires remote authentication to exploit the vulnerability.