Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in Matt Wright FormHandler.cgi script allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via (1) a .. (dot dot) in the reply_message_attach attachment parameter, or (2) by specifying the filename as a template.
Public exploits
Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.
Third-party code, not reviewed by us. Public PoCs are sometimes fake or contain malware. Read the code first and run it only in an isolated lab, against systems you are authorised to test.
Exploit-DB 1
- Matt Wright - 'FormHandler.cgi' 2.0 Reply Attachment EDB-19620 · remote · Nov 16, 1999 · verified
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References
- formhandler-cgi-absolute-path(3550) vdb-entry
- 798 vdb-entry
- 799 vdb-entry
- 19991112 FormHandler.cgi mailing-list
- 19991116 Re: FormHandler.cgi mailing-list