CVE-2002-2050 Path traversal in n/a

Low 2.1 Published 14 Jul 2005 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Local attackers can overwrite arbitrary files via path traversal in the processor_web plugin when the splitby option is enabled.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2002-2050?

CVE-2002-2050 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Jul 2005. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Directory traversal vulnerability in processor_web plugin for ModLogAn 0.5.0 through 0.7.11, when used with the splitby option, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the hostname of a log entry.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-2050?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Modlogan Modlogan.

How do I fix CVE-2002-2050?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-2050 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-2002-2050 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-2050 in the wild and no public exploit code.

CVE-2002-2051 Path traversal in n/a Low 2.1

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mw8p-q2r7-qxjq.