CVE-2004-2426 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can bypass authentication via directory traversal in HTTP requests to modify files on Axis network cameras and video servers.
- 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-2004-2426?
CVE-2004-2426 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Aug 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in Axis Network Camera 2.40 and earlier, and Video Server 3.12 and earlier, allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via a .. (dot dot) in an HTTP POST request to ServerManager.srv, then use these privileges to conduct other activities, such as modifying files using editcgi.cgi.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-2426?
It affects 14 products.
Products include Axis 2100 Network Camera, Axis 2110 Network Camera, Axis 2120 Network Camera, Axis 2130 Ptz Network Camera, Axis 230 Mpeg2 Video Server, Axis 2400 Video Server and 8 more.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2426?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-2426 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-2004-2426 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-2426 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qhmj-pfxw-7rwc.