Deep Forest Software Quik-Serv Webserver 1.1B URL path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Deep Forest Software Quik-Serv Webserver 1.1B. The affected element is an unknown function of the component URL Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to path traversal. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2002-0556. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Deep Forest Software Quik-Serv Webserver 1.1B (Web Server). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component URL Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

Directory traversal vulnerability in Quik-Serv HTTP server 1.1B allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a URL.

The weakness was released 07/03/2002 as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared for download at archives.neohapsis.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2002-0556. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1006.

The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 10559 (Quik-Serv Web Server Arbitrary File Disclosure 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 (8754), SecurityFocus (BID 4425†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-5605†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-22
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Remote: Yes

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07/11/2014 +3551 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: archives.neohapsis.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2002-0556 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-0556
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-18376
X-Force: 8754
SecurityFocus: 4425 - Quik-Serv Web Server Arbitrary File Disclosure Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 5605 - Quik-Serv 1.1B Allows Reading Arbitrary Files via Dot-Dot Attack, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 07/11/2014 14:20
Updated: 09/16/2025 07:02
Changes: 07/11/2014 14:20 (55), 05/25/2019 12:46 (3), 09/16/2025 07:02 (18)
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Cache ID: 216:8BF:103

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