CVE-2001-0704 in Internet Store
Summary
by MITRE
tradecli.dll in Arcadia Internet Store 1.0 allows a remote attacker to discover the full path to the working directory via a URL with a template argument for a file that does not exist.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/04/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2001-0704 resides within the tradecli.dll component of Arcadia Internet Store version 1.0, representing a classic information disclosure flaw that exposes system paths to remote attackers. This issue manifests when the application processes URLs containing template arguments for non-existent files, inadvertently revealing the complete working directory path through error responses. The vulnerability falls under the category of path disclosure attacks, which are categorized by CWE-209 as "Information Exposure Through an Error Message" and can be mapped to ATT&CK technique T1083 for "File and Directory Discovery" within the reconnaissance phase of an attack lifecycle.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability exploits the application's error handling mechanism in the tradecli.dll library, where the system fails to sanitize error messages properly when encountering requests for non-existent files. When a remote attacker crafts a URL with a template argument pointing to a file that does not exist, the application's response includes the full server path in its error output, effectively leaking sensitive directory structure information to unauthorized parties. This behavior occurs because the web application does not implement proper error handling that would mask or abstract the internal file system paths from external responses, creating a pathway for attackers to map the server's directory structure and potentially identify other vulnerable components or files.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple information disclosure, as it provides attackers with crucial reconnaissance data that can facilitate more sophisticated attacks against the target system. The leaked path information can be used to understand the application's deployment structure, potentially revealing the location of sensitive configuration files, backup directories, or other system components that might be vulnerable to additional attacks. This information disclosure vulnerability can serve as a foundation for further exploitation attempts, including directory traversal attacks or attempts to locate specific files that might contain credentials or other sensitive data. The exposure of working directory paths creates an attack surface that can be leveraged to bypass security controls and gain deeper insights into the system architecture.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2001-0704 should focus on implementing proper error handling within the application's web server component and ensuring that all error responses are sanitized to prevent path disclosure. Organizations should configure their web applications to return generic error messages that do not reveal internal system paths or file structures to external users. This includes implementing centralized error handling routines that mask sensitive information in error responses and configuring the application server to suppress detailed error messages in production environments. The solution aligns with security best practices outlined in OWASP Top Ten and should be complemented by regular security assessments to ensure that similar vulnerabilities are not present in other components of the application stack. Additionally, implementing proper input validation and sanitization for URL parameters can further reduce the risk of information disclosure through malformed requests.