CVE-2004-2256 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files and potentially execute local PHP files via directory traversal in the language parameter.
- 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-2004-2256?
CVE-2004-2256 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Jul 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in phpMyFAQ 1.4.0 alpha allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files, and possibly execute local PHP files, via .. sequences in the lang (language) variable.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-2256?
How do I fix CVE-2004-2256?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-2256 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-2004-2256 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-2256 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9g2m-x5c8-j379.