CVE-2007-4718

Published: Sep 5, 2007Modified: Apr 23, 2026

5.1

Vector

AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Exploitability: 4.9 / Impact: 6.4

Source: NVD

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in inc/lib/language.lib.php in Claroline before 1.8.6 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the language parameter.

Affected (1)

Products: Claroline: Claroline

Claroline

1 product

Claroline

Configuration A

1 vulnerable

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Claroline Claroline	Up to 1.8.5

Related CWEs

CWE-22

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.

References (12)

http://osvdb.org/38987

Source: cve@mitre.org

http://secunia.com/advisories/26685

Source: cve@mitre.org

PatchVendor Advisory

http://www.claroline.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=13533

Source: cve@mitre.org

Patch

http://www.claroline.net/wiki/index.php/Changelog_1.8.x#Security

Source: cve@mitre.org

PatchVendor Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25521

Source: cve@mitre.org

ExploitPatchVendor Advisory

http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3045

Source: cve@mitre.org

http://osvdb.org/38987