Simple Web Server 0.5.1 - File Disclosure

EDB-ID:

22001




Platform:

Windows

Date:

2002-11-08


source: https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6145/info

Simple Web Server does not properly sanitize web requests. By adding a slash-slash sequence ('//') to a URI, it is possible for an attacker to disclose files on the vulnerable web server, effectively bypassing any access controls. 

http://server.com///secret/file