Info

Disclosure

Apr 26, 2001

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Apr 26, 2001

Solution

Unknown

Description

WebXQ Server contains a flaw that allows a remote attacker to access arbitrary files outside of the web path. The issue is due to the server not properly sanitizing user input, specifically traversal style attacks (../../) supplied via the URI.

Classification

Location: Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Confidentiality, Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Available
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified
OSVDB: Web Related

Solution

Upgrade to version 2.1.205 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products

DataWizard Technologies Inc.

WebXQ Server

2.1.204

References

CVE ID: 2001-0495 (see also: NVD)
Bugtraq ID: 2660
ISS X-Force ID: 6466
Keyword: Directory Traversal
Mail List Post: http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-04/0490.html
Vendor URL: http://www.datawizard.net/products/webxq/webxq.htm

Credit

Joe Testa - joetestahushmail.com - Personal page

Direct URL: http://osvdb.org/36218