CVE-2001-1196
First published: Mon Dec 17 2001(Updated: )
Directory traversal vulnerability in edit_action.cgi of Webmin Directory 0.91 allows attackers to gain privileges via a '..' (dot dot) in the argument.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Webmin | =0.91 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2001-1196?
CVE-2001-1196 is categorized as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1196?
To fix CVE-2001-1196, upgrade Webmin Directory to a version later than 0.91 that corrects this vulnerability.
What systems are vulnerable to CVE-2001-1196?
CVE-2001-1196 specifically affects Webmin Directory version 0.91.
What is a directory traversal vulnerability like CVE-2001-1196?
A directory traversal vulnerability like CVE-2001-1196 allows attackers to access restricted directories and execute commands outside of the intended directory.
Can CVE-2001-1196 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2001-1196 can be exploited remotely if an attacker can send crafted requests to the vulnerable Webmin Directory application.
- agent/references
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/first-publish-date
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/author
- agent/weakness
- agent/severity
- agent/remedy
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/description
- agent/event
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-historical
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- collector/nvd-index
- vendor/webmin
- canonical/webmin
- version/webmin/0.91