CVE-2000-0977 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files via the filename parameter in the MailFile CGI program, 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-2000-0977?
CVE-2000-0977 is a medium-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
mailfile.cgi CGI program in MailFile 1.10 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files by specifying the target file name in the "filename" parameter in a POST request, which is then sent by email to the address specified in the "email" parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0977?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Oatmeal Studios Mail File.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0977?
No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0977 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-2000-0977 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2000-0977 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wmj9-6vp5-25g7.