Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
CVE-2012-5100
Summary
Directory traversal vulnerability in HServer 0.1.1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a (1) ..%5c (dot dot encoded backslash) or (2) %2e%2e%5c (encoded dot dot backslash) in the PATH_INFO.
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CWE-22 - Path Traversal
Path traversal (or directory traversal), is a vulnerability that allows malicious users to traverse the server's root directory, gaining access to arbitrary files and folders such as application code & data, back-end credentials, and sensitive operating system files. In the worst-case scenario, an attacker could potentially execute arbitrary files on the server, resulting in a denial of service attack. Such an exploit may severely impact the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of an application.
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Advisory Timeline
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