Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2001-0217 is a directory traversal flaw in the PALS Library System pals-cgi program. A remote user could manipulate the documentName parameter to read files the web server process can access. The business risk is concentrated in legacy PALS deployments still exposing this CGI endpoint. Exposure is likely limited to legacy PALS Library System installations with pals-cgi reachable over HTTP. The source bundle does not identify affected versions or modern product status. Treat this as an exposure-discovery task. Urgency is high only if legacy PALS CGI is still deployed or internet-facing; otherwise it is likely historical noise. Mitigation focus: Inventory internet-facing and internal PALS Library System CGI endpoints.; Check vendor or maintainer guidance for a fixed version or supported replacement.; Restrict or remove access to pals-cgi if it is no longer required..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- webpals-library-cgi-url(6102)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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