Hosting Controller up to 1.4.1 editoractions.asp path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Hosting Controller up to 1.4.1. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file file_editor.asp/folderactions.asp/editoractions.asp. Executing a manipulation can lead to path traversal. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2002-0464. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Hosting Controller up to 1.4.1 (Hosting Control Software). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the file file_editor.asp/folderactions.asp/editoractions.asp. 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, and integrity. CVE summarizes:

Directory traversal vulnerability in Hosting Controller 1.4.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to read and modify arbitrary files and directories via a .. (dot dot) in arguments to (1) file_editor.asp, (2) folderactions.asp, or (3) editoractions.asp.

The bug was discovered 03/18/2002. The weakness was published 08/12/2002 by Phuong Nguyen as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2002-0464. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1006.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 147 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. By approaching the search of inurl:file_editor.asp/folderactions.asp/editoractions.asp it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 10538 (Hosting Controller Weak Permissions Checking 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 (8486), SecurityFocus (BID 4311†), OSVDB (5283†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-6605†). Similar entries are available at VDB-18522 and VDB-18521. 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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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Phuong Nguyen
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2002-0464 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-0464
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-18520
X-Force: 8486
SecurityFocus: 4311 - Hosting Controller Weak Permissions Checking Vulnerability
OSVDB: 5283 - Hosting Controller "dot dot" sequences could allow an attacker to modify directory contents
Vulnerability Center: 6605 - Directory Traversal in Hosting Controller 1.4, 1.4.1 via Dot-Dot Attack, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/22/2014 21:31
Updated: 09/17/2025 01:33
Changes: 07/22/2014 21:31 (61), 06/03/2019 23:03 (3), 09/17/2025 01:33 (18)
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