CVE-2001-1138 is a directory traversal vulnerability in Randy Parker Power Up HTML 0.8033beta, specifically within the r.pl (r.cgi) script. This flaw allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files and potentially execute arbitrary code by manipulating the FILE parameter with ".." sequences. With a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH), it presents a significant risk due to its low attack complexity and potential for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not on the KEV catalog, exploit code is publicly available via ExploitDB, and it has garnered notable community discussion, indicating awareness and potential for exploitation.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
0.8033_betaCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:randy_parker:power_up_html:0.8033_beta:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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