CVE-2007-5253

Name: CVE-2007-5253
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2007-10-06T17:17:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 8.87%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2007-5253 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. c32web.exe in McMurtrey/Whitaker Cart32 before 6.4 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via the ImageName parameter in a GetImage action, by appending a NULL byte (%00) sequence followed by an image file extension, as demonstrated by a request for a ".txt%00.gif" file. NOTE: this might be a directory traversal vulnerability.. EPSS estimates a 8.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

c32web.exe in McMurtrey/Whitaker Cart32 before 6.4 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via the ImageName parameter in a GetImage action, by appending a NULL byte (%00) sequence followed by an image file extension, as demonstrated by a request for a ".txt%00.gif" file. NOTE: this might be a directory traversal vulnerability.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

8.87%

94.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mcmurtrey Whitaker And Associates	Cart32	<= 6.3

References

Timeline

Published: Oct 6, 2007
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

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How severe is CVE-2007-5253?

Severity scoring for CVE-2007-5253 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 8.87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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Source: NVD / NIST