CVE-2007-5473

Description

StaticFileHandler.cs in System.Web in Mono before 1.2.5.2, when running on Windows, allows remote attackers to obtain source code of sensitive files via a request containing a trailing (1) space or (2) dot, which is not properly handled by XSP.

Category

5.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.33%
Third-Party Advisory secunia.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26166 vdb entry
http://osvdb.org/41871 vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/27349 third party advisory
http://anonsvn.mono-project.com/viewcvs/trunk/mcs/class/System.Web/System.Web/StaticFileHandler.cs
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/37341 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-5473?
CVE-2007-5473 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2007-5473?
To fix CVE-2007-5473, 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-2007-5473 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2007-5473 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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