CVE-2001-0272 describes a directory traversal vulnerability in the sendtemp.pl script of the W3.org Anaya Web development server. This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to read arbitrary files on the server by manipulating the 'templ' parameter with "dot dot" sequences. With a CVSS score of 5.0 (Medium), this vulnerability is easily exploitable over the network with low complexity and no authentication, leading to potential information disclosure. While not actively exploited in the wild or listed on the KEV catalog, an exploit is publicly available on ExploitDB, though there is no evidence of broader community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:w3.org:sendtemp.pl:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
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