CVE-2001-0780: Path Traversal
Published Oct 12, 2001
·Updated
Directory traversal vulnerability in cosmicpro.cgi in Cosmicperl Directory Pro 2.0 allows remote attackers to gain sensitive information via a .. (dot dot) in the SHOW parameter.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Cosmicperl Directory Pro=2.0
Event History
Oct 12, 2001
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2001-0780?
CVE-2001-0780 is considered a medium severity vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2001-0780?
To fix CVE-2001-0780, update Cosmicperl Directory Pro to a version that does not contain this vulnerability.
3
What does CVE-2001-0780 allow an attacker to do?
CVE-2001-0780 allows remote attackers to perform directory traversal and potentially access sensitive information.
4
Is CVE-2001-0780 a common vulnerability?
CVE-2001-0780 is less common but highlights an important directory traversal issue in older applications.
5
Which software is affected by CVE-2001-0780?
CVE-2001-0780 specifically affects Cosmicperl Directory Pro version 2.0.