CVE-2000-0436
CVSS 2.0 Score 5 of 10 (medium)
Details
Published May 19, 2000
Updated: Nov 20, 2024
Summary
CVE-2000-0436 is a vulnerability affecting MetaProducts Offline Explorer version 1.2 and earlier. This issue enables remote attackers to access arbitrary files on a targeted system through a ".." (dot dot) attack. By manipulating the directory traversal, an attacker can bypass security restrictions and reach files outside the intended directory, potentially leading to data exposure or unauthorized system access. This vulnerability poses a significant risk if the targeted system contains sensitive information and requires immediate patching.
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