CVE-2007-0609 describes a directory traversal vulnerability in Advanced Guestbook version 2.4.2. This flaw allows remote attackers to bypass .htaccess restrictions and either execute arbitrary local PHP files or read local templates by manipulating the 'lang' cookie with a ".." sequence followed by a filename. With a CVSS score of 5.1 (medium severity), this vulnerability has a network attack vector and high access complexity, potentially leading to partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. While there is no evidence of active exploitation, exploit code is publicly available on ExploitDB, though there is minimal community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.4.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:advanced_guestbook:advanced_guestbook:2.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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