CVE-2001-1270
PKZip (pkzipc) Directory Traversal
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in the console version of PKZip (pkzipc) 4.00 and earlier allows attackers to overwrite arbitrary files during archive extraction with the -rec (recursive) option via a .. (dot dot) attack on the archived files.
INFO
Published Date :
July 12, 2001, 4 a.m.
Last Modified :
June 16, 2026, 9:55 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 2.0 | LOW | [email protected] |
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2001-1270 has a 2 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2001-1270.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/196445 | Exploit Patch Vendor Advisory |
| http://www.security.nnov.ru/advisories/archdt.asp | Exploit Vendor Advisory |
| http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/196445 | Exploit Patch Vendor Advisory |
| http://www.security.nnov.ru/advisories/archdt.asp | Exploit Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2001-1270 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2001-1270
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
A tiny, reproducible local correctness lab about Python stdlib archive extraction footguns – zipfile, tarfile, pathlib, path traversal, Windows path caveats, symlink context markers. Inspired by HN Zip Slip thread.
Python
A tiny, reproducible correctness lab for Python stdlib tarfile extraction filters, archive path traversal footguns, and safe handling boundaries. Archive extraction APIs can be dangerous. 'It is a tar feature' ≠ 'safe for untrusted input'. Python 3.14 / PEP 706 extraction filters help but do NOT make arbitrary archive extraction risk-free.
Python
Results are limited to the first 15 repositories due to potential performance issues.
The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2001-1270 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2001-1270 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jun. 16, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'n/a', 'product': 'n/a', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': 'n/a'}]}] -
by [email protected]
Apr. 16, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Nov. 20, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/196445 Added Reference http://www.security.nnov.ru/advisories/archdt.asp -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jan. 01, 2004
Action Type Old Value New Value