Informix SQL Web DataBlade Module Traversal Arbitrary File Access

medium Nessus Plugin ID 10805

Synopsis

The remote web server is hosting an application that is affected by a directory traversal vulnerability.

Description

The Web DataBlade modules for Informix SQL allows an attacker to read arbitrary files on the remote system by sending a specially crafted request using '../' characters.

Solution

Upgrade to Informix SQL Web DataBlade Module 4.13 or later, as this reportedly fixes the issue.

See Also

https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2001/Nov/199

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 10805

File Name: informix_traversal.nasl

Version: 1.28

Type: remote

Family: CGI abuses

Published: 11/25/2001

Updated: 1/19/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 4.2

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 5

Temporal Score: 5

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Vulnerability Information

Exploit Available: true

Exploit Ease: No exploit is required

Vulnerability Publication Date: 11/21/2001

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2001-0924

BID: 3575