CVE-2007-6079: Path Traversal

Published Nov 21, 2007
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Updated

Directory traversal vulnerability in include/common.php in bcoos 1.0.10 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the xoopsOption[pagetype] parameter to the default URI for modules/news/. NOTE: this can be leveraged by using legitimate product functionality to upload a file that contains the code, then including that file.

Affected Software

1 affected component
bcoos bcoos=1.0.10

Event History

Nov 21, 2007
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-2007-6079?

CVE-2007-6079 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-6079?

To fix CVE-2007-6079, upgrade Bcoos to a version that is not vulnerable, ideally above 1.0.10.

3

What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2007-6079?

Exploiting CVE-2007-6079 allows attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files on the server.

4

Is CVE-2007-6079 present in all versions of Bcoos?

CVE-2007-6079 specifically affects Bcoos version 1.0.10; other versions may not be impacted.

5

What components are affected by CVE-2007-6079?

CVE-2007-6079 affects the include/common.php file in the Bcoos application.

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