# CVE-2007-2747: Directory traversal vulnerability in rdw\_helpers.py in rdiffWeb before 0.3.5.1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a ..

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2007-05-17 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in rdw_helpers.py in rdiffWeb before 0.3.5.1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the path parameter to the /browse URI.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on n/a, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## References

- https://lists.berlios.de/pipermail/rdiffweb-discuss/2007-March/000100.html
- http://www.rdiffweb.org/wiki/index.php?title=Roadmap#Version_0.3.5.1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24092
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/33734
- http://osvdb.org/36519
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1775
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25368
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/30067

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