CVE-2007-5103

Name: CVE-2007-5103
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2007-09-26T22:17:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.35%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2007-5103 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in config.inc.php in Wordsmith 1.0 RC1, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the _path parameter.. EPSS estimates a 1.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in config.inc.php in Wordsmith 1.0 RC1, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the _path parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.35%

68.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wordsmith	Wordsmith	1.0_rc1

References

http://osvdb.org/38576
http://secunia.com/advisories/26924Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4446
http://osvdb.org/38576
http://secunia.com/advisories/26924Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4446

Timeline

Published: Sep 26, 2007
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-5103?

How severe is CVE-2007-5103?

Severity scoring for CVE-2007-5103 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5103?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST