Vulnerability Description
The safe_path function in shttp before 0.0.5 allows remote attackers to conduct directory traversal attacks and read files via a combination of ".." and sub-directory specifiers that resolve to a pathname that is at or below the same level as the web document root, but in a different part of the directory tree.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Serverkit | Shttp | <= 0.0.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://osvdb.org/43607
- http://serverkit.org/modules/contrib/shttp/shttp-0.0.5.tar.gzPatch
- http://www.digineo.co.uk/shttp_directory_traversalPatch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/482797/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26212Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/37455
- http://osvdb.org/43607
- http://serverkit.org/modules/contrib/shttp/shttp-0.0.5.tar.gzPatch
- http://www.digineo.co.uk/shttp_directory_traversalPatch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/482797/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26212Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/37455
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-5685?
CVE-2007-5685 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The safe_path function in shttp before 0.0.5 allows remote attackers to conduct directory traversal attacks and read files via a combination of ".." and sub-directory specifiers that resolve to a path...
How severe is CVE-2007-5685?
CVE-2007-5685 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-5685?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Serverkit Shttp.