CVE-2007-4180

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in data/inc/theme.php in Pluck 4.3, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the file parameter. NOTE: CVE and a reliable third party dispute this vulnerability because the code uses a fixed argument when invoking fputs, which cannot be used to read files

5.0

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.21%

Third-Party Advisory securityreason.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/35757	vdb entry
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2973	third party advisory
http://www.attrition.org/pipermail/vim/2007-August/001752.html	mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/475323/100/0/threaded	mailing list
http://outlaw.aria-security.info/?p=12

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-4180?: CVE-2007-4180 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2007-4180?: To fix CVE-2007-4180, 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-2007-4180 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2007-4180 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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