How severe is CVE-2004-2617?

CVE-2004-2617 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2004-2617 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-2617?

CVE-2004-2617 affects Pegasi Web Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2617?

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

When was CVE-2004-2617 published?

CVE-2004-2617 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-2617

CVE-2004-2617 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Pegasi Web 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Pegasi Web Server
Published: 2004-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Pegasi Web Server (PWS) 0.2.2 allows remote attackers to read files outside of the web root via a .. (dot dot) directly after the initial '/' (slash) in the URI.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2617?: Directory traversal vulnerability in Pegasi Web Server (PWS) 0.2.2 allows remote attackers to read files outside of the web root via a .. (dot dot) directly after the initial '/' (slash) in the URI.
How severe is CVE-2004-2617?: CVE-2004-2617 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-2617 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-2617?: CVE-2004-2617 affects Pegasi Web Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2617?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-2617 published?: CVE-2004-2617 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:pegasi_web_server:pegasi_web_server:0.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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