CVE-2002-0266

Description

Thunderstone Texis CGI script allows remote attackers to obtain the full path of the web root via a request for a nonexistent file, which generates an error message that includes the full pathname.

5.0

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 5.25% Top 15%

Vendor Advisory iss.net

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8103.php	vdb entry vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4035	vdb entry
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101301228031165&w=2	mailing list
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101346478229431&w=2	mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-0266?: CVE-2002-0266 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2002-0266?: To fix CVE-2002-0266, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2002-0266 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2002-0266 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~5% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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