CVE-2002-0196
Overview
CVE-2002-0196 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting acd_incorporated cwpapi. It was published on May 16, 2002.
Technical Description
GetRelativePath in ACD Incorporated CwpAPI 1.1 only verifies if the server root is somewhere within the path, which could allow remote attackers to read or write files outside of the web root, in other directories whose path includes the web root.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from acd_incorporated. Update cwpapi to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
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References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2002-0196?
CVE-2002-0196 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting acd_incorporated cwpapi. It was published on May 16, 2002.
How severe is CVE-2002-0196?
CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2002-0196?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from acd_incorporated. Update cwpapi to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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