CVE-2000-1017 Path traversal in n/a
Authenticated remote attackers can read arbitrary files by exploiting a path traversal vulnerability in the file import feature.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2000-1017?
CVE-2000-1017 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Nov 2000. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Webteachers Webdata allows remote attackers with valid Webdata accounts to read arbitrary files by posting a request to import the file into the WebData database.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-1017?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Webteacher Webdata.
How do I fix CVE-2000-1017?
No fix has been published for CVE-2000-1017 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-2000-1017 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2000-1017 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3qqr-rjhh-6ph5.