CVE-2007-5845: Directory traversal vulnerability in error.php in GuppY 4.6.3, 4.5.16, and earlier allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local file...

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in error.php in GuppY 4.6.3, 4.5.16, and earlier allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the id parameter. NOTE: this can be leveraged to bypass authentication and upload arbitrary files by including admin/inc/upload.inc and specifying certain multipart/form-data input for admin/inc/upload.inc.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.98%

85.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Guppy	Guppy	<= 4.5.16
Guppy	Guppy	4.6.3

References

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-5845?

Directory traversal vulnerability in error.php in GuppY 4.6.3, 4.5.16, and earlier allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the id parameter. NOTE: this can be leveraged to bypass authentication and upload arbitrary files by including admin/inc/upload.inc and specifying certain multipart/form-data input for admin/inc/upload.inc.

How severe is CVE-2007-5845?

Severity scoring for CVE-2007-5845 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5845?

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.