Fraunhofer Fit BSCW 3.4/4.0 File Name config_converters.py privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Fraunhofer Fit BSCW 3.4/4.0. The affected element is an unknown function of the file config_converters.py of the component File Name Handler. Performing a manipulation results in privileges management. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2002-0094. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Fraunhofer Fit BSCW 3.4/4.0. This affects an unknown functionality of the file config_converters.py of the component File Name Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

config_converters.py in BSCW (Basic Support for Cooperative Work) 3.x and versions before 4.06 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the file name during filename conversion.

The weakness was released 03/25/2002 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2002-0094. 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 of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1068 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 86291 (BSCW Remote Command Execution Vulnerability).

Upgrading to version 4.06 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (7774), SecurityFocus (BID 3776†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-3171†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-17992. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: BSCW 4.06

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01/03/2002 🔍
03/25/2002 +81 days 🔍
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12/14/2003 +629 days 🔍
07/11/2014 +3862 days 🔍
09/23/2025 +4091 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2002-0094 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-0094
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-17991
X-Force: 7774
SecurityFocus: 3776 - BSCW Remote Command Execution Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 3171 - BSCW 3.x Earlier than 4.06 Allows Arbitrary Code Execution During Filename Conversions, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/11/2014 13:43
Updated: 09/23/2025 01:14
Changes: 07/11/2014 13:43 (58), 05/18/2019 10:06 (2), 09/23/2025 01:14 (20)
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Cache ID: 216:416:103

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