CWE
22
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2007-6624: Path Traversal

First published: Fri Jan 04 2008(Updated: )

Directory traversal vulnerability in printview.php in PNphpBB2 1.2i and earlier allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the phpEx parameter.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Pnphpbb=1.2.0_i

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2007-6624?

    CVE-2007-6624 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

  • How can I fix CVE-2007-6624?

    To fix CVE-2007-6624, upgrade to a patched version of PNphpBB2 that addresses the directory traversal vulnerability.

  • What are the risks associated with CVE-2007-6624?

    The risks associated with CVE-2007-6624 include unauthorized file inclusion and possible execution of malicious code on the server.

  • Is my application affected by CVE-2007-6624?

    If you are using PNphpBB2 version 1.2.0_i or earlier, your application is affected by CVE-2007-6624.

  • Who can exploit CVE-2007-6624?

    Any remote attacker with knowledge of the vulnerability can exploit CVE-2007-6624 to execute arbitrary local files on the server.

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