CVE-2002-0464 Path traversal in n/a

Medium 6.4 Published 2 Apr 2003 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can read and modify arbitrary files via directory traversal in Hosting Controller web application scripts.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not stated
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2002-0464?

CVE-2002-0464 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Apr 2003. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Hosting Controller 1.4.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to read and modify arbitrary files and directories via a .. (dot dot) in arguments to (1) file_editor.asp, (2) folderactions.asp, or (3) editoractions.asp.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0464?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Hosting Controller Hosting Controller.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0464?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0464 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-2002-0464 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0464 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c6h4-j3w4-6cg6.