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5.0

FireConfig 0.5 lets attackers read any file

CVE-2007-5782 · published 19 years ago
Summary

The dl.php page in FireConfig version 0.5 can be tricked into opening files outside its intended folder by using ".." in the file request. This lets remote users view sensitive files on the server, potentially exposing passwords or private data. Update to a patched version of FireConfig or block access to dl.php until the issue is fixed.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
fireconfig fireconfig 0.5
cpe:2.3:a:fireconfig:fireconfig:0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Directory traversal vulnerability in dl.php in FireConfig 0.5 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the file parameter.
Directory traversal vulnerability in dl.php in FireConfig 0.5 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the file parameter.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
5.0 Medium
Exploitation
3% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-22Path Traversal
Timeline
Published1 Nov 2007
Updated30 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2007-5782 · NVD
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