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5.0

UltraBoard 1.6 lets attackers read any server file

CVE-2000-0332 · published 26 years ago
Summary

The UltraBoard 1.6 web scripts can be tricked into opening files outside their intended folder by using ".." and a special character. This could let a remote user view confidential files on the server. Apply the vendor's update or disable the vulnerable scripts until a fix is installed.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
ultrascripts ultraboard 1.6
cpe:2.3:a:ultrascripts:ultraboard:1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
UltraBoard.pl or UltraBoard.cgi CGI scripts in UltraBoard 1.6 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a pathname string that includes a dot dot (..) and ends with a null byte.
UltraBoard.pl or UltraBoard.cgi CGI scripts in UltraBoard 1.6 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a pathname string that includes a dot dot (..) and ends with a null byte.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
5.0 Medium
Exploitation
3% chance of attack within 30 days
Timeline
Published3 May 2000
Updated3 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2000-0332 · NVD
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