CVE-2004-2458 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can create arbitrary directories in Open WebMail when specific configuration options are set, potentially leading to unauthorized file system modifications.
- 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-2004-2458?
CVE-2004-2458 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Aug 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Open WebMail 2.30 and earlier, when use_syshomedir is disabled or create_syshomedir is enabled, creates new directories before authenticating, which allows remote attackers to create arbitrary directories.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-2458?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Open Webmail Open Webmail.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2458?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-2458 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-2004-2458 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-2458 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c42j-vfcj-rhgx.