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5.0

Bitweaver allows attackers to read any file via rankings page

CVE-2010-5086 · published 14 years ago
Summary

The rankings.php script in Bitweaver versions 2.7 and 2.8.1 can be tricked into showing files from the server by inserting ".." in a request parameter. This lets an attacker view sensitive files such as configuration data or passwords. Apply the vendor's security update or remove/disable the vulnerable script until it can be patched.

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
bitweaver bitweaver 2.7
2.8.1
cpe:2.3:a:bitweaver:bitweaver:2.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Directory traversal vulnerability in wiki/rankings.php in Bitweaver 2.7 and 2.8.1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the style parameter.
Directory traversal vulnerability in wiki/rankings.php in Bitweaver 2.7 and 2.8.1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the style 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
2% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-22Path Traversal
Timeline
Published19 Mar 2012
Updated2 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2010-5086 · NVD
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