CVE-2004-0061 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.5 Published 15 Jan 2004 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can bypass directory access restrictions in WWW File Share Pro to read unauthorized files via crafted URLs.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2004-0061?

CVE-2004-0061 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Jan 2004. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

WWW File Share Pro 2.42 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass directory access restrictions via (1) a URL with a trailing . (dot), or (2) a URI with a leading slash or backslash character.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-0061?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Lionmax Software Www File Share Pro.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0061?

No fix has been published for CVE-2004-0061 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2004-0061 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-0061 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c7mq-437h-4468.