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Polipo Web Root Restriction Bypass Vulnerability

Polipo is prone to a vulnerability that permits access to files outside the Web root. Very little information is available regarding this vulnerability other than the application may cause the Web server to expose files outside the local root. This BID will be updated as further information becomes available.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability will result in information disclosure. Information obtained may aid in further attacks; other attacks are also possible.