CVE-1999-1083 Path traversal in n/a

Medium 5.0 Published 12 Sep 2001 Updated 1 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can read arbitrary files from the Jana proxy web server via directory traversal.

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-1999-1083?

CVE-1999-1083 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Sep 2001. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Jana proxy web server 1.45 allows remote attackers to ready arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) attack.

Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-1083?

It affects 1 product.

Products include T. Hauck Jana Web Server.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1083?

No fix has been published for CVE-1999-1083 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-1999-1083 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-1083 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-w32h-rgfp-2fc4.