# CVE-2007-5473: StaticFileHandler.cs in System.Web in Mono before 1.2.5.2, when running on Windows, allows remote attackers to obtain source code of sensiti

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2007-10-18 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

StaticFileHandler.cs in System.Web in Mono before 1.2.5.2, when running on Windows, allows remote attackers to obtain source code of sensitive files via a request containing a trailing (1) space or (2) dot, which is not properly handled by XSP.

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26166
- http://osvdb.org/41871
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27349
- http://anonsvn.mono-project.com/viewcvs/trunk/mcs/class/System.Web/System.Web/StaticFileHandler.cs
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/37341

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