CVE-2004-0303

Public Exploit

Description

OWLS 1.0 allows remote attackers to retrieve arbitrary files via absolute pathnames in (1) the file parameter in /glossaries/index.php, (2) the filename parameter in /readings/index.php, or (3) the filename parameter in /multiplechoice/resultsignore.php, as demonstrated using /etc/passwd.

5.0

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 3.54% Top 15%

Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=107712123305706&w=2	mailing list
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15249	vdb entry
http://www.zone-h.org/en/advisories/read/id=3973/
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9689	exploit vdb entry vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-0303?: CVE-2004-0303 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2004-0303?: To fix CVE-2004-0303, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2004-0303 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2004-0303 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~4% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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