CVE-2001-0555 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary world-readable files via path traversal in SITEWare Editor or SWEditServlet.
- 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-2001-0555?
CVE-2001-0555 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Jul 2001. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
ScreamingMedia SITEWare versions 2.5 through 3.1 allows a remote attacker to read world-readable files via a .. (dot dot) attack through (1) the SITEWare Editor's Desktop or (2) the template parameter in SWEditServlet.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0555?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Screaming Media Siteware.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0555?
No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0555 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-2001-0555 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2001-0555 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mwp3-rx54-m69v.