CVE-1999-0800 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files via a parameter in GetFile.cfm, exposing sensitive data.
- 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-1999-0800?
CVE-1999-0800 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 May 2001. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The GetFile.cfm file in Allaire Forums allows remote attackers to read files through a parameter to GetFile.cfm.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0800?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Allaire Forums.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0800?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0800 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-1999-0800 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0800 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v35h-xh8g-q7r7.