CVE-2004-2594

CVE-2004-2594 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Id Software Quake Ii Server Windows 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

Absolute path traversal vulnerability in Quake II server before R1Q2 on Windows, as used in multiple products, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a "\/" in a pathname argument, as demonstrated by "download \/server.cfg".

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2594?
Absolute path traversal vulnerability in Quake II server before R1Q2 on Windows, as used in multiple products, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a "\/" in a pathname argument, as demonstrated by "download \/server.cfg".
How severe is CVE-2004-2594?
CVE-2004-2594 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-2594 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-2594?
CVE-2004-2594 primarily affects Id Software Quake Ii Server Windows. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2594?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-2594 published?
CVE-2004-2594 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)