CVE-2007-6581
CVE-2007-6581 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Social Engine with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.4)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Social Engine
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Social Engine 2.0 allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the global_lang parameter to (1) header_album.php, (2) header_blog.php, or (3) header_group.php; or (4) admin_header_album.php, (5) admin_header_blog.php, or (6) admin_header_group.php in admin/.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-6581?
- Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Social Engine 2.0 allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the global_lang parameter to (1) header_album.php, (2) header_blog.php, or (3) header_group.php; or (4) admin_header_album.php, (5) admin_header_blog.php, or (6) admin_header_group.php in admin/.
- How severe is CVE-2007-6581?
- CVE-2007-6581 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2007-6581 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-6581?
- CVE-2007-6581 affects Social Engine. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-6581?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2007-6581 published?
- CVE-2007-6581 was published on 2007-12-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://osvdb.org/40370
- http://osvdb.org/40371
- http://osvdb.org/40372
- http://osvdb.org/40373
- http://osvdb.org/40374
- http://osvdb.org/40375
- http://www.inj3ct-it.org/exploit/socialengine2.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26990
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4767
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:social_engine:social_engine:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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