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7.8

Cherokee Web Server can expose any file via URL

CVE-2001-1432 · published 24 years ago
Summary

The Cherokee web server can be tricked into revealing any file on the server by inserting ".." into a web address. This means an attacker could view sensitive configuration files or data without permission. Update the server to the latest version or apply the vendor's recommended patch to block this behavior.

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
cherokee cherokee_httpd 0.1
0.1.5
0.1.6
0.2
0.2.5
0.2.6
0.2.7
cpe:2.3:a:cherokee:cherokee_httpd:0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Directory traversal vulnerability in Cherokee Web Server allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the URL.
Directory traversal vulnerability in Cherokee Web Server allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the URL.
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
7.8 High
Exploitation
4% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-22Path Traversal
Timeline
Published29 Dec 2001
Updated24 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2001-1432 · NVD
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