CVE-2002-1627 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can write arbitrary files via directory traversal in the quiz parameter, potentially leading to code execution.
- 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-2002-1627?
CVE-2002-1627 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Mar 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in quiz.cgi for Mike Spice Quiz Me! before 0.6 allows remote attackers to write arbitrary files via .. (dot dot) sequences in the quiz parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1627?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mike Spice Quiz Me.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1627?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-1627 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-2002-1627 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-1627 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pjrq-367x-hmqj.