WebXQ "dot dot" directory traversal
| webxq-dot-directory-traversal (6466) |  Low Risk |
Description:
WebXQ could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the Web server. A remote attacker can request a specially-crafted URL containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to traverse directories and gain read access to any file on the Web server.
Platforms Affected:
- DataWizard Technologies, WebXQ 2.1.204
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of WebXQ (2.1.205 or later), when it becomes available from the DataWizard Technologies Web site. See References.
Consequences:
Obtain Information
References:
- BugTraq Mailing List, Thu Apr 26 2001 - 15:49:38 CDT, Vulnerability in WebXQ Server at http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-04/0490.html.
- DataWizard Technologies Web site, WebXQ at http://www.datawizard.net/Free_Software/WebXQ_Free/webxq_free.htm.
- BID-2660: DataWizard WebXQ Directory Traversal Vulnerability
- CVE-2001-0495: Directory traversal in DataWizard WebXQ server 1.204 allows remote attackers to view files outside of the web root via a .. (dot dot) attack.
- OSVDB ID: 1799: WebXQ Server Arbitrary File Access
Reported:
Apr 26, 2001
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