CVE-2004-1496

CVE-2004-1496 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Minihttpserver.net Web Forums Server 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

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Web Forums Server 1.6 and 2.0 Power Pack allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a URL containing (1) "..\" (dot dot backslash), (2) "../" (dot dot slash), (3) "/%2E%2E%5C" (encoded dot dot backslash), or (4) "%2E%2E%2F" (encoded dot dot slash).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1496?
Directory traversal vulnerability in Web Forums Server 1.6 and 2.0 Power Pack allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a URL containing (1) "..\" (dot dot backslash), (2) "../" (dot dot slash), (3) "/%2E%2E%5C" (encoded dot dot backslash), or (4) "%2E%2E%2F" (encoded dot dot slash).
How severe is CVE-2004-1496?
CVE-2004-1496 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-1496 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1496?
CVE-2004-1496 primarily affects Minihttpserver.net Web Forums Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1496?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-1496 published?
CVE-2004-1496 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)