CVE-2001-0123 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files via directory traversal in eXtropia bbs_forum.cgi.
- 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-2001-0123?
CVE-2001-0123 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 May 2001. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in eXtropia bbs_forum.cgi 1.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) attack on the file parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0123?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Extropia Bbs Forum.cgi.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0123?
No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0123 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-2001-0123 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2001-0123 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j557-rjj6-7225.