CVE-2002-2051 Path traversal in n/a

Low 2.1 Published 14 Jul 2005 Updated 8 Aug 2024

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

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

What is CVE-2002-2051?

CVE-2002-2051 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

The 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 symlink attack on files specified as hostnames in a log file.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-2051?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Modlogan Modlogan.

How do I fix CVE-2002-2051?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-2051 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-2002-2051 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-2051 in the wild and no public exploit code.

CVE-2002-2050 Path traversal in n/a Low 2.1

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3594-g953-ghg8.