CVE-2000-0785 Path traversal in n/a
IRC operators can read arbitrary files on the server via the importmotd command in WircSrv IRC Server.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2000-0785?
CVE-2000-0785 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Sep 2000. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
WircSrv IRC Server 5.07s allows IRC operators to read arbitrary files via the importmotd command, which sets the Message of the Day (MOTD) to the specified file.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0785?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wircsrv Irc Server.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0785?
No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0785 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-2000-0785 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2000-0785 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7qg4-rqjp-rwv5.