Alt-N Webadmin 2.0.0/2.0.1/2.0.2 Name input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Alt-N Webadmin 2.0.0/2.0.1/2.0.2 and classified as critical. This affects an unknown function. Performing a manipulation of the argument Name results in input validation. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2003-1463. Additionally, an exploit exists. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Alt-N Webadmin 2.0.0/2.0.1/2.0.2. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown part. The manipulation of the argument Name with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on integrity. The summary by CVE is:

Absolute path traversal vulnerability in Alt-N Technologies WebAdmin 2.0.0 through 2.0.2 allows remote attackers with administrator privileges to (1) determine the installation path by reading the contents of the Name parameter in a link, and (2) read arbitrary files via an absolute path in the Name parameter.

The weakness was released 12/31/2003 (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2003-1463 since 10/24/2007. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. A authentication is necessary for exploitation. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 11771 (Alt-N WebAdmin Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CGI abuses and running in the context r. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 50065 (Alt-N MDaemon WebAdmin Services Accessible).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (11875), Exploit-DB (22542), Tenable (11771) and SecurityFocus (BID 7439†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-20633. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Nessus ID: 11771
Nessus Name: Alt-N WebAdmin Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Recommended: Upgrade
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04/25/2003 🔍
06/24/2003 +60 days 🔍
12/31/2003 +190 days 🔍
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09/01/2014 +2504 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: altn.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2003-1463 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2003-1463
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-21381
X-Force: 11875 - WebAdmin WebAdmin.dll could allow an attacker to view files
SecurityFocus: 7439 - Alt-N WebAdmin Remote File Disclosure Vulnerability

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 09/01/2014 16:40
Updated: 07/13/2025 23:23
Changes: 09/01/2014 16:40 (55), 06/17/2018 09:34 (7), 07/14/2024 20:10 (25), 07/13/2025 23:23 (3)
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Cache ID: 216:053:103

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