CVE-2000-0191 in StorPoint CD
Summary
by MITRE
Axis StorPoint CD allows remote attackers to access administrator URLs without authentication via a .. (dot dot) attack.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/19/2025
The vulnerability described in CVE-2000-0191 represents a critical path traversal flaw within the Axis StorPoint CD storage system that enables unauthenticated remote attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms and gain access to administrative interfaces. This issue stems from improper input validation within the web application layer that processes user requests containing directory traversal sequences. The specific exploitation technique involves crafting malicious URLs that contain double dot sequences to navigate beyond the intended directory structure and access restricted administrative resources.
This vulnerability directly maps to CWE-22, known as "Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')", which is a fundamental security weakness in software applications that fail to properly validate or sanitize user-supplied input before using it in file system operations. The flaw operates at the application level where the web server or application framework does not adequately restrict access to sensitive directories and files, allowing attackers to manipulate URL parameters to traverse the file system hierarchy. The Axis StorPoint CD system appears to process user requests without proper sanitization of directory traversal sequences, enabling attackers to access administrative URLs that should be restricted to authorized personnel only.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe as it provides attackers with unrestricted access to administrative functions of the storage system without requiring any authentication credentials. This creates a significant risk for organizations relying on Axis StorPoint CD for data storage and management, as unauthorized individuals could potentially modify system configurations, access sensitive data, perform administrative operations, or even escalate privileges within the storage environment. The remote nature of the attack means that exploitation can occur from any network location without the need for physical access or local system compromise, making it particularly dangerous in networked environments.
From a cybersecurity perspective, this vulnerability aligns with several ATT&CK techniques including T1078 for valid accounts and T1566 for credential harvesting, as attackers can leverage this flaw to gain elevated privileges through administrative interfaces. The attack chain typically involves reconnaissance to identify the vulnerable system, crafting of malicious URLs containing directory traversal sequences, and subsequent access to administrative functions without authentication. Organizations should consider implementing network segmentation, web application firewalls, and proper input validation mechanisms to prevent such attacks. Additionally, regular security assessments and vulnerability scanning should be conducted to identify similar path traversal vulnerabilities in other applications and systems within the network infrastructure.
The remediation approach for this vulnerability requires immediate implementation of proper input validation and sanitization measures within the Axis StorPoint CD application. System administrators should ensure that all user-supplied input is properly validated and that directory traversal sequences are rejected or properly handled within the application code. This includes implementing proper access controls and authentication mechanisms for administrative interfaces, ensuring that only authorized users can access sensitive administrative functions. Organizations should also consider applying vendor patches or updates if available, and implement monitoring solutions to detect and alert on suspicious directory traversal attempts that may indicate exploitation attempts against similar vulnerabilities in other systems.