CVE-2000-0940 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files via directory traversal in Metertek pagelog.cgi using dot-dot attacks on parameters.
- 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-2000-0940?
CVE-2000-0940 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 Metertek pagelog.cgi allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) attack on the "name" or "display" parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0940?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Metertek Pagelog.cgi.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0940?
No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0940 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-2000-0940 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2000-0940 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-65c7-ppqp-3qvf.