CVE-2007-0792

Description

The mod_perl initialization script in Bugzilla 2.23.3 does not set the Bugzilla Apache configuration to allow .htaccess permissions to override file permissions, which allows remote attackers to obtain the database username and password via a direct request for the localconfig file.

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.89% Top 30%

Vendor Advisory bugzilla.org

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://osvdb.org/35862	vdb entry
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2222	third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22380	vdb entry
http://securitytracker.com/id?1017585	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/459025/100/0/threaded	mailing list
http://www.bugzilla.org/security/2.20.3/	vendor advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0477	vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/32252	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-0792?: CVE-2007-0792 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2007-0792?: To fix CVE-2007-0792, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2007-0792 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2007-0792 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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