CVE-2001-0479 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.5 Published 24 May 2001 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via directory traversal in phpPgAdmin's sql.php script, requiring immediate upgrade.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not stated
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2001-0479?

CVE-2001-0479 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 May 2001. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Directory traversal vulnerability in phpPgAdmin 2.2.1 and earlier versions allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .. (dot dot) in an argument to the sql.php script.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0479?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Phppgadmin Phppgadmin.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0479?

No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0479 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-2001-0479 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-0479 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jmjg-jcjr-28rp.