CVE-2004-1399 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files on the server via directory traversal in the phpBB Attachment module.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2004-1399?
CVE-2004-1399 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Feb 2005. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in the Attachment module 2.3.10 and earlier for phpBB allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the filename.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-1399?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Opentools Attachment Mod.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1399?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-1399 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-2004-1399 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-1399 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gvx4-48q9-3jpv.