CVE-2007-4061 describes a directory traversal vulnerability in a specific ActiveX control within Nessus Vulnerability Scanner 3.0.6. This flaw allows remote attackers to create or overwrite arbitrary files on a user's system by manipulating the saveNessusRC method with ".." sequences, potentially leading to code execution if files are written to a Startup folder. With a CVSS score of 9.3 (Critical), this vulnerability has a high severity due to its network-based attack vector, medium complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on CISA's KEV catalog, an exploit for this vulnerability (EDB-4237) exists on ExploitDB, indicating public exploit code availability, though there is no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
3.0.6CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:nessus:vulnerability_scanner:3.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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