How severe is CVE-2004-0916?

CVE-2004-0916 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2004-0916 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-0916?

CVE-2004-0916 primarily affects Cabextract Project Cabextract. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0916?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2004-0916 published?

CVE-2004-0916 was published on 2005-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-0916

CVE-2004-0916 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cabextract Project Cabextract with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Cabextract Project Cabextract
Published: 2005-01-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in cabextract before 1.1 allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a cabinet file containing .. (dot dot) sequences in a filename.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0916?: Directory traversal vulnerability in cabextract before 1.1 allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a cabinet file containing .. (dot dot) sequences in a filename.
How severe is CVE-2004-0916?: CVE-2004-0916 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-0916 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0916?: CVE-2004-0916 primarily affects Cabextract Project Cabextract. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0916?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-0916 published?: CVE-2004-0916 was published on 2005-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:cabextract_project:cabextract:0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cabextract_project:cabextract:0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cabextract_project:cabextract:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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