CVE-2007-4031 json
Directory traversal vulnerability in a certain ActiveX control in Nessus Vulnerability Scanner 3.0.6 allows remote attackers to delete arbi…
published 2007-07-27 19 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2007-4015
- cvss
- 7.8
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 5.7%
- EPSS 5.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 93%
- public exploits
- 2
- Exploit-DB
Summary
Directory traversal vulnerability in a certain ActiveX control in Nessus Vulnerability Scanner 3.0.6 allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the argument to the deleteReport method, probably related to the SCANCTRL.ScanCtrlCtrl.1 ActiveX control in scan.dll.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-4230)
- Published
Exploit prediction
5.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 93% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.8 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory
References
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exploit-db.com
/exploits/4230
exploit
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secunia.com
/advisories/26243
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
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securitytracker.com
/id?1018469
vdb-entry
- nessus.org /news/
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/35641
vdb-entry
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2007/2680
vdb-entry
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securityfocus.com
/bid/25088
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2007-4031
- NVD CVE-2007-4031
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