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CVE-2001-0555

10.0 · HIGH

ScreamingMedia SITEWare versions 2.5 through 3.1 allows a remote attacker to read world-readable files via a ..

Published Aug 14, 2001screaming_mediaEPSS 14.97%

Overview

CVE-2001-0555 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting screaming_media siteware. It was published on August 14, 2001 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

ScreamingMedia SITEWare versions 2.5 through 3.1 allows a remote attacker to read world-readable files via a .. (dot dot) attack through (1) the SITEWare Editor's Desktop or (2) the template parameter in SWEditServlet.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from screaming_media. Update siteware 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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
screaming_mediasiteware0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0555?

CVE-2001-0555 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting screaming_media siteware. It was published on August 14, 2001 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2001-0555?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2001-0555?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from screaming_media. Update siteware 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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2001-0555?

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