CVE-2001-0020 Path traversal in n/a

Low 2.1 Published 18 Sep 2001 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local unprivileged users can read arbitrary files via directory traversal in Cisco Content Services.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2001-0020?

CVE-2001-0020 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Sep 2001. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Arrowpoint (aka Cisco Content Services, or CSS) allows local unprivileged users to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) attack.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0020?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Cisco Arrowpoint, Cisco Content Services Switch.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0020?

No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0020 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-2001-0020 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-0020 in the wild and no public exploit code.

CVE-2001-0019 Denial of service in n/a Low 2.1

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rww9-f89w-6257.