CVE-2002-0611 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files via directory traversal in FileSeek.cgi parameters, exposing sensitive data.
- 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-2002-0611?
CVE-2002-0611 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Jun 2002. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in FileSeek.cgi allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a ....// (modified dot dot) in the (1) head or (2) foot parameters, which are not properly filtered.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0611?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Craig Patchett Fileseek.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0611?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0611 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-2002-0611 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2002-0611 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wf95-3qrc-94f3.