MEDIUM
CVE-2007-4131
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: August 25, 2007· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
6.8
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in the contains_dot_dot function in src/names.c in GNU tar allows user-assisted remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via certain //.. (slash slash dot dot) sequences in directory symlinks in a TAR archive.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2007-4131 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2007-4131
CVSS Score6.8 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected3 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 25, 2007
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2007-4131 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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