CVE-2004-2121

CVE-2004-2121 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Borland Software Web Server For Corel Paradox 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

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Borland Web Server (BWS) 1.0b3 and earlier allow remote attackers to read and download arbitrary files via (1) multi-dot "......" sequences, or (2) "%5c%2e%2e" (encoded "\..") sequences, in the URL.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2121?
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Borland Web Server (BWS) 1.0b3 and earlier allow remote attackers to read and download arbitrary files via (1) multi-dot "......" sequences, or (2) "%5c%2e%2e" (encoded "\..") sequences, in the URL.
How severe is CVE-2004-2121?
CVE-2004-2121 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-2121 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-2121?
CVE-2004-2121 affects Borland Software Web Server For Corel Paradox. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2121?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-2121 published?
CVE-2004-2121 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)