Python path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Python. This issue affects some unknown processing. The manipulation leads to path traversal. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2007-4559. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Python (Programming Language Software) (affected version not known). It has been rated as critical. This issue affects some unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-22. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Directory traversal vulnerability in the (1) extract and (2) extractall functions in the tarfile module in Python allows user-assisted remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) sequence in filenames in a TAR archive, a related issue to CVE-2001-1267.

The weakness was disclosed 08/27/2007 (Website). The advisory is shared at vupen.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2007-4559 since 08/27/2007. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1006 for this issue.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 211282 (Fedora 41 : python3.6 (2024-19882248ad)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (211282), Secunia (SA26623†) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2024-1086). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Affected

  • SUSE Linux
  • IBM QRadar SIEM

Productinfo

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CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.4

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.9
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CNA Base Score: 9.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-22
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ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Nessus ID: 211282
Nessus Name: Fedora 41 : python3.6 (2024-19882248ad)

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

08/27/2007 🔍
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08/27/2007 +0 days 🔍
08/30/2007 +3 days 🔍
03/16/2015 +2755 days 🔍
10/16/2025 +3867 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: vupen.com⛔
Status: Not defined
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2007-4559 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2007-4559
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-38537
Secunia: 26623 - Python tarfile Module Directory Traversal and Symlink Vulnerability, Less Critical
Vupen: ADV-2007-3022
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2024-1086 - IBM QRadar SIEM: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 03/16/2015 12:18
Updated: 10/16/2025 22:53
Changes: 03/16/2015 12:18 (43), 04/12/2019 08:41 (7), 11/16/2024 12:29 (17), 01/17/2025 17:09 (12), 10/16/2025 22:53 (7)
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Cache ID: 216:B5B:103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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