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10.0

easyGB 2.1.1 can be tricked to load any file

CVE-2007-5890 · published 19 years ago
Summary

The web application easyGB version 2.1.1 lets a remote user specify a file path through a parameter, causing the server to load files it shouldn't. This could expose sensitive data or let attackers run unwanted code. Apply the vendor's update or patch and restrict file access permissions immediately.

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
easygb easygb 2.1.1
cpe:2.3:a:easygb:easygb:2.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in easyGB 2.1.1 allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files via the DatabaseType parameter. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknow...
Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in easyGB 2.1.1 allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files via the DatabaseType parameter. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 3 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
10.0 Critical
Exploitation
3% chance of attack within 30 days
Timeline
Published8 Nov 2007
Updated31 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2007-5890 · NVD
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