CVE-2001-0253 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files and directories via a directory traversal attack in the show parameter of the hsx.cgi program.
- 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-2001-0253?
CVE-2001-0253 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Apr 2001. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in hsx.cgi program in iWeb Hyperseek 2000 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files and directories via a .. (dot dot) attack in the show parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0253?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Iweb Systems Hyperseek.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0253?
No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0253 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-2001-0253 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2001-0253 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m4ww-c97g-rc2h.