CVE-2007-5253

Cart32 < 6.3 - Arbitrary File Read via ImageName Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2007-5253. PoCs published by Paul Craig.

AI-analyzed exploit summary The exploit demonstrates an arbitrary file download vulnerability in Cart32 by manipulating the 'ImageName' parameter with null byte injection to bypass file extension checks. This allows attackers to retrieve sensitive files from the server.

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.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Paul Craig · textwebappscgi
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/30639

The exploit demonstrates an arbitrary file download vulnerability in Cart32 by manipulating the 'ImageName' parameter with null byte injection to bypass file extension checks. This allows attackers to retrieve sensitive files from the server.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Info Leak
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Cart32 6.3 and prior versions
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to the target web application
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (9)

Core 9
Core References
Various Sources x_refsource_misc
http://www.cart32.com/whatsnew.asp
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_osvdb
http://osvdb.org/38580
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/36954
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/27061
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25928
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/30639/
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/481489/100/0/threaded
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_sreason
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3194

Scores

EPSS 0.0887
EPSS Percentile 94.5%

Details

CWE
CWE-20
Status published
Products (1)
mcmurtrey_whitaker_and_associates/cart32 < 6.3
Published Oct 06, 2007
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026