CVE-2000-0436 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can access arbitrary files via path traversal in MetaProducts Offline Explorer, exposing sensitive local 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-2000-0436?
CVE-2000-0436 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Jul 2000. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
MetaProducts Offline Explorer 1.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to access arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) attack.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0436?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Metaproducts Offline Explorer.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0436?
No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0436 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-2000-0436 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2000-0436 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xhhr-v6vq-6mcw.