CVE-2001-0453 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files from the server via directory traversal in specific WebWeaver HTTP server directories.
- 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-2001-0453?
CVE-2001-0453 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 BRS WebWeaver HTTP server allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) attack in the (1) syshelp, (2) sysimages, or (3) scripts directories.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0453?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Brs Webweaver.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0453?
No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0453 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-2001-0453 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-0453 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g8c7-2xjm-67gx.