CVE-2004-0303 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can retrieve arbitrary files from the server via path traversal in OWLS web application parameters.
- 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-2004-0303?
CVE-2004-0303 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Mar 2004. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
OWLS 1.0 allows remote attackers to retrieve arbitrary files via absolute pathnames in (1) the file parameter in /glossaries/index.php, (2) the filename parameter in /readings/index.php, or (3) the filename parameter in /multiplechoice/resultsignore.php, as demonstrated using /etc/passwd.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-0303?
How do I fix CVE-2004-0303?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-0303 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-2004-0303 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2004-0303 exists.
Public exploit code: 3 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5rvx-fq47-p5r5.