CVE-2007-4031: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2007-4031: Directory traversal vulnerability in a certain ActiveX control in Nessus Vulnerability Scanner 3.0.6 allows...

Directory traversal vulnerability in a certain ActiveX control in Nessus Vulnerability Scanner 3.0.6 allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the argument to the deleteReport method, probably related to the SCANCTRL.ScanCtrlCtrl.1 ActiveX control in scan.dll.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 14:37 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2007-4031 is a legacy Nessus Vulnerability Scanner issue where a vulnerable ActiveX control could let a remote attacker delete files outside the intended report area. Business urgency depends on whether Nessus 3.0.6 or its scan.dll ActiveX control still exists in the environment. Exposure is most likely on legacy systems with Nessus Vulnerability Scanner 3.0.6 installed and the affected ActiveX control registered or reachable by remote content. The supplied affected-product metadata is incomplete, so confirm from local software inventory and control registration records. Prioritize this for legacy exposure review rather than emergency response. If the affected Nessus version is present, remediation matters because arbitrary file deletion can disrupt scanner hosts or supporting systems. If absent, no direct business exposure is indicated by the supplied sources. Mitigation focus: Identify any Nessus Vulnerability Scanner 3.0.6 installations.; Check whether scan.dll or SCANCTRL.ScanCtrlCtrl.1 is registered.; Consult Nessus vendor guidance or archives for fixed versions..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 04:20 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jul 27, 2007, 22:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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4230CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
nessus-scanctrl-file-overwrite(35641)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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