How severe is CVE-2007-5253?

CVE-2007-5253 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-5253 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-5253?

CVE-2007-5253 affects Mcmurtrey Whitaker And Associates Cart32. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5253?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2007-5253 published?

CVE-2007-5253 was published on 2007-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-5253

CVE-2007-5253 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mcmurtrey Whitaker And Associates Cart32 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Mcmurtrey Whitaker And Associates Cart32
Published: 2007-10-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5253?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2007-5253?: CVE-2007-5253 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-5253 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-5253?: CVE-2007-5253 affects Mcmurtrey Whitaker And Associates Cart32. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5253?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-5253 published?: CVE-2007-5253 was published on 2007-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mcmurtrey_whitaker_and_associates:cart32:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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