CVE-2004-0281
published 2004-11-23CVE-2004-0281: Caucho Technology Resin 2.1.12 allows remote attackers to gain sensitive information and view the contents of the /WEB-INF/ directory via an HTTP request for…
PriorityP423medium5CVSS 2.0
AVNACLAuNCPINAN
EXPLOIT
EPSS
4.20%
89.7th percentile
Caucho Technology Resin 2.1.12 allows remote attackers to gain sensitive information and view the contents of the /WEB-INF/ directory via an HTTP request for "WEB-INF..", which is equivalent to "WEB-INF" in Windows.
Affected
1 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| caucho | resin | — | — |
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CWE
Path Equivalence: 'filename....' (Multiple Trailing Dot)
mitre_cwe·CVSS 5.0
[MEDIUM] CWE-43 Path Equivalence: 'filename....' (Multiple Trailing Dot)
CWE-43: Path Equivalence: 'filename....' (Multiple Trailing Dot)
The product accepts path input in the form of multiple trailing dot ('filedir....') without appropriate validation, which can lead to ambiguous path resolution and allow an attacker to traverse the file system to unintended locations or access arbitrary files.
Modes of Introduction:
Phase: Implementation
Common Consequences:
Scope: Confidentiality, Integrity. Impact: Read Files or Directories, Modify Files or Directories.
Observed Examples:
CVE-2004-0281: Multiple trailing dot allows directory listing
CWE
Improper Neutralization of Multiple Trailing Special Elements
mitre_cwe
CWE-163 Improper Neutralization of Multiple Trailing Special Elements
CWE-163: Improper Neutralization of Multiple Trailing Special Elements
The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes multiple trailing special elements that could be interpreted in unexpected ways when they are sent to a downstream component.
As data is parsed, improperly handled multiple trailing special elements may cause the process to take unexpected actions that result in an attack.
Modes of Introduction:
Phase: Implementation
Common Consequences:
Scope: Integrity. Impact: Unexpected State.
Potential Mitigations:
Developers should anticipate that multiple trailing special elements will be injected/removed/manipulated in the input vectors of their product. Use an appropriate combination of denylists and allowlists to e
2004-11-23
Published