CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-1298

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The inserter.cgi script allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a full pathname in the argument.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can access sensitive data such as configuration files, passwords, or user data, leading to a breach of system confidentiality.

Recommendation

Immediately update the inserter.cgi script to a version that validates and restricts file access, or implement access control mechanisms.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The inserter.cgi script allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a full pathname in the argument.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS