CVE-1999-0238 Path traversal in n/a
Attackers can read arbitrary files on the system via php.cgi, exposing sensitive data to unauthorized users.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-1999-0238?
CVE-1999-0238 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in Php Php, published on 4 Feb 2000. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
php.cgi allows attackers to read any file on the system.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0238?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Php Php.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0238?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0238 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-1999-0238 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0238 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Php Php
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r5ff-p26w-7pfj.