CVE-2007-5913
CVE-2007-5913 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jean Charles Jbc Explorer with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-287.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (94th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-287
- Affected product: Jean Charles Jbc Explorer
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
dirsys/modules/auth.php in JBC Explorer 7.20 RC1 and earlier does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to (1) delete auth.inc.php via the suppr parameter, and (2) re-create the auth.inc.php file with contents that specify a new account name and password for JBC Explorer via the login and password parameters.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-5913?
- dirsys/modules/auth.php in JBC Explorer 7.20 RC1 and earlier does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to (1) delete auth.inc.php via the suppr parameter, and (2) re-create the auth.inc.php file with contents that specify a new account name and password for JBC Explorer via the login and password parameters.
- How severe is CVE-2007-5913?
- CVE-2007-5913 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2007-5913 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-5913?
- CVE-2007-5913 affects Jean Charles Jbc Explorer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-5913?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2007-5913 published?
- CVE-2007-5913 was published on 2007-11-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://mgsdl.free.fr/?1:33
- http://osvdb.org/42069
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27533
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3358
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/483268/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26332
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38269
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4608
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:jean_charles:jbc_explorer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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