CVE-2004-2640
CVE-2004-2640 is a medium-severity vulnerability 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: 8% (94th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in lstat.cgi in LinuxStat before 2.3.1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via (1) .. (dot dot) sequences or (2) absolute paths to the template parameter.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2004-2640?
- Directory traversal vulnerability in lstat.cgi in LinuxStat before 2.3.1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via (1) .. (dot dot) sequences or (2) absolute paths to the template parameter.
- How severe is CVE-2004-2640?
- CVE-2004-2640 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2004-2640 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2004-2640?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2004-2640 published?
- CVE-2004-2640 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.