CVE-2007-1601

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in check_vote.php in Weekly Drawing Contest 0.0.1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the order parameter. NOTE: another researcher disputes this vulnerability, noting that the order variable is not used in any context that allows opening files

5.0

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.19%

Third-Party Advisory securityreason.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/462702/100/100/threaded	mailing list
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2453	third party advisory
http://osvdb.org/35148	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/462663/100/100/threaded	mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-1601?: CVE-2007-1601 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2007-1601?: To fix CVE-2007-1601, 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-2007-1601 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2007-1601 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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