CVE-2002-1546 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can bypass password protections and access restricted files or directories in BRS WebWeaver Web Server using path traversal sequences.

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-2002-1546?

CVE-2002-1546 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Mar 2003. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

BRS WebWeaver Web Server 1.01 allows remote attackers to bypass password protections for files and directories via an HTTP request containing a "/./" sequence.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1546?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Brs Webweaver.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1546?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-1546 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-2002-1546 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-1546 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-489v-qc6r-c8fp.

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