Vulnerability Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in archives.php in Xpression News (X-News) 1.0.1 allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files or obtain sensitive information via a .. (dot dot) in the xnews-template parameter.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xpression News | Xpression News | 1.0.1 |
References
- http://osvdb.org/33225
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24177Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22609
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0645
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/32560
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/3332
- http://osvdb.org/33225
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24177Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22609
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0645
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/32560
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/3332
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-1040?
CVE-2007-1040 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Directory traversal vulnerability in archives.php in Xpression News (X-News) 1.0.1 allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files or obtain sensitive information via a .. (dot dot) in the xnews-te...
How severe is CVE-2007-1040?
CVE-2007-1040 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-1040?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Xpression News Xpression News.