CVE-2000-0832 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files on the server by exploiting a path traversal vulnerability in the Htgrep CGI program.
- 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-2000-0832?
CVE-2000-0832 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Oct 2000. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Htgrep CGI program allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files by specifying the full pathname in the hdr parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0832?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Oscar Nierstrasz Htgrep.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0832?
No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0832 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-2000-0832 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2000-0832 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r3qv-2j8h-wj2v.