CVE-2001-0360 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files via directory traversal in the help.cgi script of Ikonboard forums.
- 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-2001-0360?
CVE-2001-0360 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 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 help.cgi in Ikonboard 2.1.7b and earlier allows a remote attacker to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) attack in the helpon parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0360?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ikonboard.com Ikonboard.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0360?
No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0360 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-2001-0360 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2001-0360 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vfmr-h6mj-5763.