CVE-2007-5491 describes a directory traversal vulnerability in the translation module (translator.php) of SiteBar 3.3.8. This flaw allows remote authenticated users to modify file permissions (chmod to 0777) on arbitrary files by injecting ".." sequences into the lang parameter. With a CVSS score of 9.0, this vulnerability is critical, indicating a network-based attack with low complexity that can lead to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its high severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
3.3.8CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:sitebar:sitebar:3.3.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C
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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.