Computer Software Manufaktur Alibaba 2.0 Request path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Computer Software Manufaktur Alibaba 2.0. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown function of the component Request Handler. Performing a manipulation with the input .. results in path traversal. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-1999-0776. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Computer Software Manufaktur Alibaba 2.0. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown code block of the component Request Handler. The manipulation with the input value .. leads to a path traversal vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-22. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

Alibaba HTTP server allows remote attackers to read files via a .. (dot dot) attack.

The weakness was shared 05/12/1999 by Arne Vidstrom as not defined posting (NTBugtraq). The advisory is shared at ntbugtraq.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-1999-0776. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1006 for this issue.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 10010 , which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 86185 (CSM Alibaba File Access Vulnerability).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (2175), Tenable (10010), SecurityFocus (BID 270†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-441†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-22
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 10010

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

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06/20/2014 +4201 days 🔍
10/22/2025 +4142 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: ntbugtraq.com
Researcher: Arne Vidstrom
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-1999-0776 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0776
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14649
X-Force: 2175
SecurityFocus: 270 - Alibaba File Access Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 441 - File Access Vulnerability via dot-dot Attack, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 06/21/2014 00:20
Updated: 10/22/2025 22:58
Changes: 06/21/2014 00:20 (58), 05/06/2019 18:40 (3), 10/22/2025 22:58 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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