CVE-2001-0123

eXtropia bbs_forum.cgi 1.0 - Directory Traversal via File Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2001-0123. PoCs published by scott.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit leverages a directory traversal and command injection vulnerability in bbs_forum.cgi version 1.0 due to improper validation of the 'read' parameter. It allows arbitrary file reading and command execution with webserver privileges.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in eXtropia bbs_forum.cgi 1.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) attack on the file parameter.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by scott · textremotecgi
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/20533

This exploit leverages a directory traversal and command injection vulnerability in bbs_forum.cgi version 1.0 due to improper validation of the 'read' parameter. It allows arbitrary file reading and command execution with webserver privileges.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: bbs_forum.cgi version 1.0
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Valid forum name on the target system
mistral-large-3 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (5)

Core 5
Core References
Various Sources x_refsource_confirm
http://www.extropia.com/hacks/bbs_security.html
Mailing List mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=97905792214999&w=2
Patch, Vendor Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2177
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5906
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_osvdb
http://www.osvdb.org/3546

Scores

EPSS 0.0791
EPSS Percentile 94.0%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
extropia/bbs_forum.cgi 1.0
Published Mar 12, 2001
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026