CVE-2007-5826
CWE-22Published: November 5, 2007· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
Official Description
Absolute path traversal vulnerability in the EDraw Flowchart ActiveX control in EDImage.ocx 2.0.2005.1104 allows remote attackers to create or overwrite arbitrary files with arbitrary contents via a full pathname in the second argument to the HttpDownloadFile method, a different product than CVE-2007-4420.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2007-5826 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.
A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2007-5826. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2007-5826 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts