CVE-2000-0906 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files via directory traversal in the cached_feed.cgi script, exposing sensitive data.
- 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-2000-0906?
CVE-2000-0906 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Nov 2000. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in Moreover.com cached_feed.cgi script version 4.July.00 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) attack on the category or format parameters.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0906?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Moreover.com Cached Feed.cgi Script.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0906?
No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0906 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-2000-0906 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2000-0906 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g743-m34x-3m6h.