CVE-2001-0694 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.5 Published 29 Aug 2001 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can read arbitrary files on the server via directory traversal in the CD command of WFTPD.

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-2001-0694?

CVE-2001-0694 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Aug 2001. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Directory traversal vulnerability in WFTPD 3.00 R5 allows a remote attacker to view arbitrary files via a dot dot attack in the CD command.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0694?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Texas Imperial Software Wftpd.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0694?

No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0694 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-2001-0694 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-0694 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-62wj-cpc7-6vf8.