How severe is CVE-2004-1217?

CVE-2004-1217 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2004-1217 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-1217?

CVE-2004-1217 primarily affects Hosting Controller. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1217?

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

When was CVE-2004-1217 published?

CVE-2004-1217 was published on 2005-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-1217

CVE-2004-1217 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hosting Controller 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: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hosting Controller
Published: 2005-01-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Hosting Controller 6.1 Hotfix 1.4, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to view arbitrary directories by specifying the target pathname in the FilePath parameter to (1) Statsbrowse.asp or (2) Generalbrowse.asp.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1217?: Hosting Controller 6.1 Hotfix 1.4, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to view arbitrary directories by specifying the target pathname in the FilePath parameter to (1) Statsbrowse.asp or (2) Generalbrowse.asp.
How severe is CVE-2004-1217?: CVE-2004-1217 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-1217 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1217?: CVE-2004-1217 primarily affects Hosting Controller. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1217?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-1217 published?: CVE-2004-1217 was published on 2005-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:hosting_controller:hosting_controller:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hosting_controller:hosting_controller:6.1_hotfix_1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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