CVE-2001-0272 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files on the server via a directory traversal vulnerability in the templ 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-2001-0272?
CVE-2001-0272 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 sendtemp.pl in W3.org Anaya Web development server allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) attack in the templ parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0272?
It affects 1 product.
Products include W3.org Sendtemp.pl.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0272?
No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0272 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-2001-0272 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2001-0272 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5c3q-qjx8-r9hg.