CVE-2007-5915 describes a directory traversal vulnerability in phphelpdesk version 0.6.16, specifically within the index.php file. This flaw allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files by manipulating the 'whattodo' parameter with directory traversal sequences. The vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 6.8, indicating a medium severity with potential for partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact, requiring medium attack complexity. While not listed on the KEV catalog or experiencing significant community discussion or media coverage, exploit code is publicly available via ExploitDB, though there's no indication of active exploitation.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
0.6.16CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:phphelpdesk:phphelpdesk:0.6.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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