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CVE-2000-0919: PHPix Photo Album lets attackers read any file

CVE-2000-0919 · published 25 years ago

Summary

Versions 1.0.2 and earlier of PHPix Photo Album can be tricked into revealing any file on the server by using a ‘..’ path trick. This could expose private data or configuration details. Upgrade to the latest release or apply the vendor's security patch, and restrict file system access for the application.

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

Vendor	Product	Affected versions
phpix	phpix	1.0 1.0.1 1.0.2 `cpe:2.3:a:phpix:phpix:1.0:::::::*`

Original advisory text

Directory traversal vulnerability in PHPix Photo Album 1.0.2 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

Published19 Dec 2000

Updated15 Oct 2026

First seen29 Sep 2026

Sources

CVE-2000-0919 · NVD

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