CVE-2001-0804

CVE-2001-0804 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Valerie Mates Interactive Story with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in story.pl in Interactive Story 1.3 allows a remote attacker to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) attack on the "next" parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0804?
Directory traversal vulnerability in story.pl in Interactive Story 1.3 allows a remote attacker to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) attack on the "next" parameter.
How severe is CVE-2001-0804?
CVE-2001-0804 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-0804 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0804?
CVE-2001-0804 affects Valerie Mates Interactive Story. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0804?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-0804 published?
CVE-2001-0804 was published on 2001-12-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)