CVE-2005-1651 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.5 Published 18 May 2005 Updated 17 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can determine the existence of arbitrary files via directory traversal in the wmm parameter of message.htm.

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-2005-1651?

CVE-2005-1651 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 May 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Directory traversal vulnerability in message.htm for Woppoware PostMaster 4.2.2 (build 3.2.5) allows remote attackers to determine the existence of arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the wmm parameter.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-1651?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Woppoware Postmaster.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1651?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-1651 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-2005-1651 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-1651 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-263g-8fhj-vqx5.