CVE-2001-0491 Path traversal in n/a
Attackers can read files outside the FTP root directory via directory traversal attacks in RaidenFTPD Server.
- 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-2001-0491?
CVE-2001-0491 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 RaidenFTPD Server 2.1 before build 952 allows attackers to access files outside the ftp root via dot dot attacks, such as (1) .... in CWD, (2) .. in NLST, or (3) ... in NLST.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0491?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Team Johnlong Raidenftpd.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0491?
No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0491 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-2001-0491 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2001-0491 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5prc-wx72-q987.