CVE-2005-1366 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.5 Published 16 May 2005 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can obtain CGI script source code via path traversal in Pico Server, exposing sensitive implementation details.

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-2005-1366?

CVE-2005-1366 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 May 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Pico Server (pServ) 3.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain the source code for CGI scripts via "dirname/../cgi-bin" in a URL.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-1366?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Pico Server Pico Server.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1366?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-1366 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-2005-1366 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-1366 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8pf5-ghwx-xjvx.