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CVE-2002-0611: FileSeek.cgi can let attackers read any file
CVE-2002-0611 · published 24 years ago
Summary
The FileSeek.cgi component in the FileSeek product does not properly check special characters in its head or foot inputs. This allows someone on the network to view files on the server that should be private. Update the software or apply the vendor’s patch to stop 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
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| craig_patchett | fileseek |
All versions
cpe:2.3:a:craig_patchett:fileseek:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
Original advisory text
Directory traversal vulnerability in FileSeek.cgi allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a ....// (modified dot dot) in the (1) head or (2) foot parameters, which are not properly filt...
Directory traversal vulnerability in FileSeek.cgi allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a ....// (modified dot dot) in the (1) head or (2) foot parameters, which are not properly filtered.
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vuln-dev/2002-q2/0132.html Exploit Patch Vendor Advisory
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8858.php Patch Vendor Advisory
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
Timeline
Published18 Jun 2002
Updated15 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2002-0611 · NVD
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