# CVE-2002-1423: tmp\_view.php in FUDforum before 2.2.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via an absolute pathname in the file parameter.

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2003-03-18 · Updated: 2024-08-08

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

tmp_view.php in FUDforum before 2.2.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via an absolute pathname in the file parameter.

## What to do

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## References

- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2002-q3/0082.html
- http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/288042
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5501
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9896.php
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/21723

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