CVE-2002-1021 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read restricted files like EXT.INI from BadBlue servers by sending HTTP requests with hex-encoded null bytes.
- 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-2002-1021?
CVE-2002-1021 is a medium-severity path traversal 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
BadBlue server allows remote attackers to read restricted files, such as EXT.INI, via an HTTP request that contains a hex-encoded null byte.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1021?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Working Resources Inc. Badblue.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1021?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-1021 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-2002-1021 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2002-1021 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-86v6-fr9j-x2vf.