How severe is CVE-2004-2734?

CVE-2004-2734 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2004-2734 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-2734?

CVE-2004-2734 primarily affects Novell Netware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2734?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2004-2734 published?

CVE-2004-2734 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-2734

CVE-2004-2734 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Novell Netware with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Novell Netware
Published: 2004-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

webadmin-apache.conf in Novell Web Manager of Novell NetWare 6.5 uses an uppercase Alias tag with an inconsistent lowercase directory tag for a volume, which allows remote attackers to bypass access control to the WEB-INF folder.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2734?: webadmin-apache.conf in Novell Web Manager of Novell NetWare 6.5 uses an uppercase Alias tag with an inconsistent lowercase directory tag for a volume, which allows remote attackers to bypass access control to the WEB-INF folder.
How severe is CVE-2004-2734?: CVE-2004-2734 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2004-2734 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-2734?: CVE-2004-2734 primarily affects Novell Netware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2734?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2004-2734 published?: CVE-2004-2734 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:novell:netware:6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:novell:netware:6.5:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:novell:netware:6.5:sp1.1a:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:novell:netware:6.5:sp1.1b:*:*:*:*:*:*

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