CVE-2001-0186 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files from Free Java Web Server via directory traversal, 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-2001-0186?
CVE-2001-0186 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Mar 2001. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in Free Java Web Server 1.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) attack.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0186?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Free Java Web Server Free Java Web Server.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0186?
No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0186 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-2001-0186 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-0186 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mhrg-q5g7-42c3.