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CVE-2001-0360: Ikonboard help.cgi lets attackers read any file

CVE-2001-0360 · published 25 years ago

Summary

The help.cgi page in Ikonboard versions up to 2.1.7b can be tricked into showing files from the server by using ".." in the helpon request. This could expose confidential information or system details. Apply the vendor's update or disable the vulnerable script until it is patched.

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
ikonboard.com	ikonboard	<= 2.1.7b `cpe:2.3:a:ikonboard.com:ikonboard::::::::`

Original advisory text

Directory traversal vulnerability in help.cgi in Ikonboard 2.1.7b and earlier allows a remote attacker to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) attack in the helpon parameter.

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-03/0124.html Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2471 Exploit Patch Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6216

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

Published27 Jun 2001

Updated15 Oct 2026

First seen29 Sep 2026

Sources

CVE-2001-0360 · NVD

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