CVE-2002-0288 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files on Phusion web server via directory traversal in HTTP requests.
- 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-2002-0288?
CVE-2002-0288 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 May 2002. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in Phusion web server 1.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a ... (triple dot dot) in the HTTP request.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0288?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Bbshareware.com Phusion Webserver.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0288?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0288 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-2002-0288 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2002-0288 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries and 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mr7q-538h-8w64.