CVE-2002-0304 Path traversal in n/a

Medium 5.0 Published Updated

Remote attackers can bypass password protection to read sensitive files in Lil HTTP Server by using path traversal sequences.

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-2002-0304?

CVE-2002-0304 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

Lil HTTP Server 2.1 allows remote attackers to read password-protected files via a /./ in the HTTP request.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0304?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Summit Computer Networks Lil Http Server.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0304?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0304 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-2002-0304 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0304 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qjx4-9m3r-q6f4.

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