CVE-1999-0883 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files on the Zeus web server by manipulating search engine options, 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-1999-0883?
CVE-1999-0883 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Jan 2000. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Zeus web server allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files by specifying the file name in an option to the search engine.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0883?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Zeus Technologies Zeus Web Server.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0883?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0883 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-1999-0883 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-0883 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5w39-4f7v-wh5j.