# CVE-2007-6397: Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in index.php in Flat PHP Board 1.2 and earlier allow remote attackers to (1) create arbitrary f

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2007-12-17 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in index.php in Flat PHP Board 1.2 and earlier allow remote attackers to (1) create arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the username parameter when registering a user account, and (2) read arbitrary PHP files via a .. (dot dot) in (a) the topic parameter in a topic action or (b) the username parameter in a viewprofile action.

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/484803/100/100/threaded
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4705
- http://osvdb.org/43892
- http://osvdb.org/43891
- http://osvdb.org/43890
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26782

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