CVE-2002-0923 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.5 Published 31 Aug 2002 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Authenticated attackers can read arbitrary files and potentially escalate privileges via path traversal in csNews.cgi parameters.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2002-0923?

CVE-2002-0923 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Aug 2002. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

CGIScript.net csNews.cgi allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files, and possibly gain privileges, via the (1) pheader or (2) pfooter parameters in the "Advanced Settings" capability.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0923?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cgiscript.net Csnews.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0923?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0923 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-2002-0923 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2002-0923 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jqqf-676c-jm28.