CVE-2001-0495 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can view files outside the web root in DataWizard WebXQ server via directory traversal.
- 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-2001-0495?
CVE-2001-0495 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Sep 2001. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal in DataWizard WebXQ server 1.204 allows remote attackers to view files outside of the web root via a .. (dot dot) attack.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0495?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Datawizard Webxq.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0495?
No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0495 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-2001-0495 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2001-0495 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c7rf-c8f3-mrwv.