CVE-2007-3983

ActiveReports 2.5.0.1308 - Arbitrary File Write via SaveLayout Method

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2007-3983. PoCs published by shinnai.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit targets a vulnerability in Data Dynamics ActiveReport ActiveX Control (actrpt2.dll <= 2.5) by abusing the insecure 'SaveLayout()' method to overwrite the system.ini file. The PoC demonstrates arbitrary file write via an ActiveX control marked as safe for scripting.

Description

Absolute path traversal vulnerability in the Data Dynamics DDActiveReports2.ActiveReport.2 (ActiveReports) ActiveX control in arpro2.dll in ActiveReports 2.0 Professional Edition 2.5.0.1308 (SP5 RC) allows remote attackers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a full pathname in an argument to the SaveLayout method. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by shinnai · htmlremotewindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4208

This exploit targets a vulnerability in Data Dynamics ActiveReport ActiveX Control (actrpt2.dll <= 2.5) by abusing the insecure 'SaveLayout()' method to overwrite the system.ini file. The PoC demonstrates arbitrary file write via an ActiveX control marked as safe for scripting.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Other
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Data Dynamics ActiveReport ActiveX Control (actrpt2.dll <= 2.5)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Victim must visit a malicious webpage or open a malicious HTML file · ActiveX control must be installed and not killed via KillBit
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (2)

Core 2
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/36056
Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/26112

Scores

EPSS 0.0163
EPSS Percentile 73.1%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
datadynamics/activereports 2.0
Published Jul 25, 2007
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026