CVE Vulnerabilities

CVE-2007-5695

Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')

Published: Oct 29, 2007 | Modified: Apr 09, 2025
CVSS 3.x
N/A
Source:
NVD
CVSS 2.x
6.4 MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P
RedHat/V2
RedHat/V3
Ubuntu
LOW
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Open redirect vulnerability in command.php in SiteBar 3.3.8 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites via a URL in the forward parameter in a Log In action.

Weakness

The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.

Affected Software

NameVendorStart VersionEnd Version
SitebarSitebar3.3.8 (including)3.3.8 (including)
SitebarUbuntudapper*
SitebarUbuntudevel*
SitebarUbuntuedgy*
SitebarUbuntufeisty*
SitebarUbuntugutsy*
SitebarUbuntuhardy*
SitebarUbuntuintrepid*
SitebarUbuntujaunty*
SitebarUbuntukarmic*

Potential Mitigations

  • Follow the principle of least privilege when assigning access rights to entities in a software system.
  • Denying access to a file can prevent an attacker from replacing that file with a link to a sensitive file. Ensure good compartmentalization in the system to provide protected areas that can be trusted.

References