CVE-2005-4690: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-4690: Six Apart Movable Type 3.16 allows local users with blog-creation privileges to create or overwrite arbitra...

Six Apart Movable Type 3.16 allows local users with blog-creation privileges to create or overwrite arbitrary files of certain types (such as HTML and image files) by selecting an arbitrary directory as a blog's top-level directory. NOTE: this issue can be used in conjunction with CVE-2005-3102 to create or overwrite arbitrary files of all types.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 16, 2024, 19:52 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Movable Type 3.16 allowed a user who could create blogs to choose an arbitrary top-level directory and create or overwrite certain file types there. The business risk is highest in shared or delegated publishing environments, where a trusted user account could damage content, place unwanted web files, or combine this with another issue for broader file overwrite impact. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Movable Type 3.16 deployments where users are allowed to create blogs. Risk increases on shared hosting, multi-author systems, or installations where the application can write into sensitive web or filesystem paths. Treat this as a legacy-platform governance issue unless Movable Type 3.16 is still exposed to delegated users. If present, prioritize privilege reduction and containment because the flaw can let trusted users overwrite web content and may chain with another CVE for wider file overwrite impact. Mitigation focus: Check Six Apart or successor vendor guidance for supported remediation.; Remove unnecessary blog-creation privileges from non-administrative users.; Restrict writable directories to intended blog content paths only..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 14:50 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Feb 1, 2006, 02:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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