CVE-2001-0253 describes a directory traversal vulnerability in the hsx.cgi program of iWeb Hyperseek 2000, allowing remote attackers to read arbitrary files and directories by manipulating the "show" parameter with a ".." attack. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.0 (Medium), indicating a low attack complexity and no authentication required, with the primary impact being information disclosure. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, exploit code is publicly available via ExploitDB, though there is no evidence of active exploitation, Metasploit/Nuclei modules, or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2000CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:iweb_systems:hyperseek:2000:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
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