Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2001-1138 is an old directory traversal issue in Randy Parker Power Up HTML 0.8033beta. If the vulnerable r.pl or r.cgi script is exposed, a remote attacker may read arbitrary files and possibly execute arbitrary code. The source bundle does not confirm active exploitation or a vendor patch. Likely exposure is limited to legacy web servers still running Power Up HTML 0.8033beta or its r.pl/r.cgi script. Modern environments are unlikely to be affected unless old CGI content was retained during migrations. Treat as high priority only if the legacy CGI script is present and internet-facing. Otherwise, prioritize confirmation through asset inventory because the affected software is very old and the source data is sparse. Mitigation focus: Inventory externally reachable hosts for Power Up HTML r.pl or r.cgi.; Disable or remove the script if it is still deployed.; Restrict access to legacy CGI paths until vendor guidance is confirmed..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- powerup-rcgi-directory-traversal(7092)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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