CVE-2001-1196 Path traversal in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 15 Mar 2002 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Attackers can exploit a directory traversal flaw in Webmin Directory to gain elevated privileges via crafted arguments.

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-2001-1196?

CVE-2001-1196 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in Webmin Webmin, published on 15 Mar 2002. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Directory traversal vulnerability in edit_action.cgi of Webmin Directory 0.91 allows attackers to gain privileges via a '..' (dot dot) in the argument.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-1196?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Webmin Webmin.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1196?

No fix has been published for CVE-2001-1196 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-2001-1196 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2001-1196 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-w4xr-29hm-4mxw.