CVE-2007-5253 json
c32web.exe in McMurtrey/Whitaker Cart32 before 6.4 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via the ImageName parameter in a GetImag…
published 2007-10-06 19 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2007-5233
- cvss
- 5.0
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 8.9%
- EPSS 8.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 95%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
c32web.exe in McMurtrey/Whitaker Cart32 before 6.4 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via the ImageName parameter in a GetImage action, by appending a NULL byte (%00) sequence followed by an image file extension, as demonstrated by a request for a ".txt%00.gif" file. NOTE: this might be a directory traversal vulnerability.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-30639)
- Published
Exploit prediction
8.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 95% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-30639 Cart32 6.x - GetImage Arbitrary File Download webapps, 2007-10-04
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 5.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
References
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exploit-db.com
/exploits/30639/
exploit
- cart32.com /whatsnew.asp
-
osvdb.org
/38580
vdb-entry
-
secunia.com
/advisories/27061
third-party-advisory
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/25928
vdb-entry
-
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/36954
vdb-entry
- security-assessment.com /files/advisories/2007-10-04_Cart32_Arbitrary_File_Download.pdf
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securityfocus.com
/archive/1/481489/100/0/threaded
mailing-list
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securityreason.com
/securityalert/3194
third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2007-5253
- NVD CVE-2007-5253
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