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CVE-2007-5117

9.3 · HIGH

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in FrontAccounting (FA) 1.13, when register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the path_to_root…

Published Sep 27, 2007frontaccountingCWE-94EPSS 3.55%

Overview

CVE-2007-5117 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting frontaccounting frontaccounting. It was published on September 27, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in FrontAccounting (FA) 1.13, when register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the path_to_root parameter to (1) access/login.php and (2) includes/lang/language.php, different vectors than CVE-2007-4279.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from frontaccounting. Update frontaccounting to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5117?

CVE-2007-5117 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting frontaccounting frontaccounting. It was published on September 27, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2007-5117?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2007-5117?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from frontaccounting. Update frontaccounting to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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