CVE-2000-0920 describes a directory traversal vulnerability in BOA web server versions 0.94.8.2 and earlier. This flaw allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files on the server by manipulating GET HTTP requests to include a URL-encoded dot-dot sequence (%2E%2E). The vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 5.0 (Medium), indicating it can be exploited over the network with low complexity and no authentication, leading to unauthorized information disclosure. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog or showing active exploitation, a public exploit is available on ExploitDB, though there is no evidence of broader community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 0.94.8.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:boa:boa_webserver:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
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