CVE-2001-0963 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.5 Published 9 Mar 2002 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Attackers can read files outside the FTP root directory via directory traversal in the CD command, exposing sensitive data.

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-2001-0963?

CVE-2001-0963 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

Directory traversal vulnerability in SpoonFTP 1.1 allows local and sometimes remote attackers to access files outside of the FTP root via a ... (modified dot dot) in the CD (CWD) command.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0963?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Pi-Soft Spoonftp.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0963?

No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0963 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-2001-0963 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-0963 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-x8c9-qq6g-6cf4.