CVE-2007-6400 describes a directory traversal vulnerability in PolDoc CMS (aka PDDMS) version 0.96, specifically within the download_file.php script. This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to read arbitrary files on the server by manipulating the 'filename' parameter with '..' (dot dot) sequences or absolute pathnames. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.0, indicating a medium severity with low attack complexity and potential for information disclosure. While there is no evidence of active exploitation or Metasploit/Nuclei modules, an ExploitDB entry (EDB-4704) confirms the existence of public exploit code, though community discussion and media coverage are minimal.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
0.96CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:poldoc:poldoc_document_management_system:0.96:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
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