Vulnerability Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in the comments action in easyNews 1.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to modify news.dat, template.dat and possibly other files via a ".." in the cid parameter.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Easyscripts | Easynews | 1.5 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-12/0000.htmlExploit
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7657.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3643Exploit
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-12/0000.htmlExploit
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7657.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3643Exploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2001-1525?
CVE-2001-1525 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Directory traversal vulnerability in the comments action in easyNews 1.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to modify news.dat, template.dat and possibly other files via a ".." in the cid parameter.
How severe is CVE-2001-1525?
CVE-2001-1525 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2001-1525?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Easyscripts Easynews.