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5.0

Netwin Netauth lets attackers read any file

CVE-2000-0782 · published 26 years ago
Summary

The netauth.cgi component in Netwin Netauth 4.2e and earlier can be tricked into revealing files from the server by using a '..' path trick. This means an outsider could view confidential documents or configuration data. Update to a newer version or apply the vendor's patch to stop the file‑reading trick.

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
netwin netauth <= 4.2
cpe:2.3:a:netwin:netauth:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
netauth.cgi program in Netwin Netauth 4.2e and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) attack.
netauth.cgi program in Netwin Netauth 4.2e and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) attack.
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
8% chance of attack within 30 days
Timeline
Published20 Oct 2000
Updated15 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2000-0782 · NVD
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