CVE-2007-4226
CVE-2007-4226 is a high-severity vulnerability in Bluecat Networks Adonis with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Bluecat Networks Adonis
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in the BlueCat Networks Proteus IPAM appliance 2.0.2.0 (Adonis DNS/DHCP appliance 5.0.2.8) allows remote authenticated administrators, with certain TFTP privileges, to create and overwrite arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a pathname. NOTE: this can be leveraged for administrative access by overwriting /etc/shadow.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-4226?
- Directory traversal vulnerability in the BlueCat Networks Proteus IPAM appliance 2.0.2.0 (Adonis DNS/DHCP appliance 5.0.2.8) allows remote authenticated administrators, with certain TFTP privileges, to create and overwrite arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a pathname. NOTE: this can be leveraged for administrative access by overwriting /etc/shadow.
- How severe is CVE-2007-4226?
- CVE-2007-4226 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2007-4226 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-4226?
- CVE-2007-4226 affects Bluecat Networks Adonis. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-4226?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2007-4226 published?
- CVE-2007-4226 was published on 2007-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=118669433531027&w=2
- http://osvdb.org/39397
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26354
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2986
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1018521
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/475667/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25214
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2840
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/35807
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:h:bluecat_networks:adonis:5.0.2.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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