CVE-2002-0899 Auth bypass in n/a

High 7.5 Published 31 Aug 2002 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can bypass access restrictions to read protected files by appending a dot to the directory path in the URL.

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-2002-0899?

CVE-2002-0899 is a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Aug 2002. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Falcon web server 2.0.0.1021 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass access restrictions for protected files via a URL whose directory portion ends in a . (dot).

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0899?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Blueface Falcon Web Server.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0899?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0899 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2002-0899 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0899 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-367v-x7f9-9fgg.