CVE-2007-5491: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2007-5491: Directory traversal vulnerability in the translation module (translator.php) in SiteBar 3.3.8 allows remote...

Directory traversal vulnerability in the translation module (translator.php) in SiteBar 3.3.8 allows remote authenticated users to chmod arbitrary files to 0777 via ".." sequences in the lang parameter.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 15:31 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2007-5491 affects SiteBar 3.3.8. An authenticated remote user could abuse the translation module to change permissions on arbitrary files to world-writable. That can turn a normal application account into a serious integrity risk, especially on shared or internet-facing legacy servers. Exposure is most likely in legacy SiteBar 3.3.8 deployments or old distribution packages referenced by Debian and Gentoo advisories. The attacker must be authenticated, but any exposed SiteBar account may be relevant. Treat this as a legacy application cleanup item with moderate urgency. Prioritize internet-facing or business-critical servers because permission changes can enable broader compromise, even though active exploitation is not confirmed in the provided sources. Mitigation focus: Identify and retire unsupported SiteBar installations where possible.; Review SiteBar 3.3.9, Debian DSA-1423, and Gentoo GLSA guidance.; Restrict SiteBar access to trusted networks and users..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 02:29 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Oct 17, 2007, 19:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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