CVE-2002-0611 describes a directory traversal vulnerability in the craig_patchett FileSeek CGI script, allowing remote attackers to read arbitrary files. This is achieved by manipulating the "head" or "foot" parameters with a modified dot-dot sequence (....//) due to insufficient input filtering. With a CVSS score of 5.0, this vulnerability is easily exploitable over the network without authentication, leading to potential information disclosure. While not listed on CISA's KEV catalog, exploit code is publicly available on ExploitDB, and the vulnerability has garnered significant community discussion, indicating awareness and potential for exploitation.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:craig_patchett:fileseek:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
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