CVE-2001-0214 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files on the server by exploiting a null byte injection in the Way-board CGI program's db parameter.
- 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-2001-0214?
CVE-2001-0214 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
Way-board CGI program allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files by specifying the filename in the db parameter and terminating the filename with a null byte.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0214?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Way Way-Board.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0214?
No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0214 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-2001-0214 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2001-0214 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w4g7-gwxv-m92f.