# CVE-2006-3274: Directory traversal vulnerability in Webmin before 1.280, when run on Windows, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via \\ (backsl

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2006-06-28 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Webmin before 1.280, when run on Windows, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via \ (backslash) characters in the URL to certain directories under the web root, such as the image directory.

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/438149/100/0/threaded
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27366
- http://www.webmin.com/changes.html
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1161
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016375
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20777
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2493
- http://jvn.jp/jp/JVN%2367974490/index.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18613
- http://www.lac.co.jp/business/sns/intelligence/SNSadvisory_e/88_e.html

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