What is CVE-2011-3500?

CVE-2011-3500 is a directory traversal vulnerability in Cogent DataHub that allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a specially crafted HTTP request.

What versions of Cogent DataHub are affected by CVE-2011-3500?

Cogent DataHub versions 7.1.1.63 and earlier, including 7.0, 7.0.2, and 7.1.0 are affected by CVE-2011-3500.

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2011-3500?

CVEs related to directory traversal can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive files on the server, potentially exposing critical data.

How do I fix CVE-2011-3500?

To mitigate the impact of CVE-2011-3500, upgrade to a patched version of Cogent DataHub beyond 7.1.1.63.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2011-3500 if I cannot upgrade?

A potential workaround for CVE-2011-3500 may include restricting access to sensitive files via network controls or configuring the web server to block directory traversal patterns.

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CVE-2011-3500

medium

CWE

16/9/2011

17/9/2024

CVE-2011-3500: Path Traversal

First published: Fri Sep 16 2011(Updated: )

Directory traversal vulnerability in the web server in Cogent DataHub 7.1.1.63 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a ..\ (dot dot backslash) in an HTTP request.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Cogent Datahub	=7.0
Cogent Datahub	=7.0.2
Cogent Datahub	=7.1.0
Cogent Datahub	=7.1.1
Cogent Datahub	=7.1.1.63

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What is CVE-2011-3500?
CVE-2011-3500 is a directory traversal vulnerability in Cogent DataHub that allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a specially crafted HTTP request.
What versions of Cogent DataHub are affected by CVE-2011-3500?
Cogent DataHub versions 7.1.1.63 and earlier, including 7.0, 7.0.2, and 7.1.0 are affected by CVE-2011-3500.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2011-3500?
CVEs related to directory traversal can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive files on the server, potentially exposing critical data.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3500?
To mitigate the impact of CVE-2011-3500, upgrade to a patched version of Cogent DataHub beyond 7.1.1.63.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2011-3500 if I cannot upgrade?
A potential workaround for CVE-2011-3500 may include restricting access to sensitive files via network controls or configuring the web server to block directory traversal patterns.

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