CVE-2000-0900 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.5 Published 22 Jan 2001 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can read arbitrary files on thttpd servers via directory traversal in the ssi 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-2000-0900?

CVE-2000-0900 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Jan 2001. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Directory traversal vulnerability in ssi CGI program in thttpd 2.19 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a "%2e%2e" string, a variation of the .. (dot dot) attack.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0900?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Acme Labs Thttpd.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0900?

No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0900 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-2000-0900 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2000-0900 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7jh6-7mg9-3rhf.