CVE-2003-1501 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can write arbitrary files via directory traversal in the file upload CGI, potentially leading to code execution.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2003-1501?
CVE-2003-1501 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Oct 2007. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in the file upload CGI of Gast Arbeiter 1.3 allows remote attackers to write arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the req_file parameter.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-1501?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gast Arbeiter Gast Arbeiter.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1501?
No fix has been published for CVE-2003-1501 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-2003-1501 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2003-1501 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w27h-rqjh-6c8p.