CVE-2000-0780 Path traversal in n/a

Medium 6.4 Published 13 Oct 2000 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can read and delete arbitrary files on the IMail web server via path traversal, requiring an upgrade to secure the system.

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-2000-0780?

CVE-2000-0780 is a medium-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 server in IPSWITCH IMail 6.04 and earlier allows remote attackers to read and delete arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) attack.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0780?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ipswitch Imail.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0780?

No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0780 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-2000-0780 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2000-0780 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mxx4-32g7-frv8.