CVE-2001-0621 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.5 Published 9 Mar 2002 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Authenticated FTP users can read and write arbitrary files on Cisco Content Service 11000 switches via path traversal in GET or PUT commands.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2001-0621?

CVE-2001-0621 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Mar 2002. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The FTP server on Cisco Content Service 11000 series switches (CSS) before WebNS 4.01B23s and WebNS 4.10B13s allows an attacker who is an FTP user to read and write arbitrary files via GET or PUT commands.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0621?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cisco Content Services Switch 11000.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0621?

No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0621 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-2001-0621 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-0621 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-v342-cw75-3jq9.