How severe is CVE-2004-1399?

CVE-2004-1399 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2004-1399 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-1399?

CVE-2004-1399 primarily affects Opentools Attachment Mod. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1399?

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

When was CVE-2004-1399 published?

CVE-2004-1399 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-1399

CVE-2004-1399 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Opentools Attachment Mod 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: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Opentools Attachment Mod
Published: 2004-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the Attachment module 2.3.10 and earlier for phpBB allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the filename.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1399?: Directory traversal vulnerability in the Attachment module 2.3.10 and earlier for phpBB allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the filename.
How severe is CVE-2004-1399?: CVE-2004-1399 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-1399 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1399?: CVE-2004-1399 primarily affects Opentools Attachment Mod. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1399?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-1399 published?: CVE-2004-1399 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:opentools:attachment_mod:2.3.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:opentools:attachment_mod:2.3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:opentools:attachment_mod:2.3.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:opentools:attachment_mod:2.3.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:opentools:attachment_mod:2.3.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:opentools:attachment_mod:2.3.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:opentools:attachment_mod:2.3.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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