CVE-2000-0443 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can read arbitrary files from the HP Web JetAdmin web interface server via a path traversal attack.

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-2000-0443?

CVE-2000-0443 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Oct 2000. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The web interface server in HP Web JetAdmin 5.6 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) attack.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0443?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Hp Jetadmin.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0443?

No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0443 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-2000-0443 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2000-0443 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g827-fm54-46xv.

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