CVE-2004-2628

CVE-2004-2628 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Acme Labs Thttpd 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 thttpd 2.07 beta 0.4, when running on Windows, allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a URL that contains (1) a hex-encoded backslash dot-dot sequence ("%5C..") or (2) a drive letter (such as "C:").

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2628?
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in thttpd 2.07 beta 0.4, when running on Windows, allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a URL that contains (1) a hex-encoded backslash dot-dot sequence ("%5C..") or (2) a drive letter (such as "C:").
How severe is CVE-2004-2628?
CVE-2004-2628 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-2628 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-2628?
CVE-2004-2628 affects Acme Labs Thttpd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2628?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-2628 published?
CVE-2004-2628 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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