CVE-2004-2047 Path traversal in n/a

Medium 5.0 Published Updated

Remote attackers can retrieve arbitrary files from the server via directory traversal in the pathext parameter of EasyWeb FileManager.

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

What is CVE-2004-2047?

CVE-2004-2047 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 May 2005. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Directory traversal vulnerability in EasyWeb FileManager 1.0 RC-1 for PostNuke allows remote attackers to retrieve arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the pathext parameter.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-2047?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Easyweb Easyweb Filemanager.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2047?

No fix has been published for CVE-2004-2047 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-2004-2047 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2004-2047 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-54v7-mjp7-q22v.

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