Description
CGIScript.net csNews.cgi allows remote attackers to obtain database files via a direct URL-encoded request to (1) default%2edb or (2) default%2edb.style, or remote authenticated users to perform administrative actions via (3) a database parameter set to default%2edb.
Exploits (1)
exploitdb
WRITEUP
VERIFIED
by Steve Gustin · textwebappscgi
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/21532
References (5)
Core 5
Core References
Vendor Advisory vdb-entry
x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4991
Vendor Advisory vdb-entry
x_refsource_xf
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9333.php
Vendor Advisory vdb-entry
x_refsource_xf
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9332.php
Exploit, Vendor Advisory vdb-entry
x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4993
Third Party Advisory mailing-list
x_refsource_bugtraq
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-06/0091.html
Scores
EPSS
0.0707
EPSS Percentile
91.5%
Details
Status
published
Products (2)
cgiscript.net/csnews
1.0
cgiscript.net/csnews
1.0_professional
Published
Oct 04, 2002
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026