PUBLISHED DATE: May 3, 2001CVE-2001-0272:
Directory Traversal Vulnerability

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in sendtemp.pl in W3.org Anaya Web development server allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) attack in the templ parameter.

Products

• W3.org sendtemp.pl

Questions to Ask Vendors

1. Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2001-0272, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
2. What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2001-0272 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?

Recommended Actions

• Check out the advisory links provided below.

References

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2001-0272