CVE-2004-2121 describes multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Borland Web Server (BWS) 1.0b3 and earlier, specifically affecting the Borland Web Server for Corel Paradox. These flaws allow unauthenticated remote attackers to read and download arbitrary files by manipulating URLs with "......" or encoded "\.." sequences. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.0, indicating a medium severity with low attack complexity and potential for unauthorized information disclosure. While not listed on the CISA KEV catalog or having Metasploit/Nuclei modules, an exploit is publicly available on ExploitDB, though there is minimal community discussion or media coverage surrounding this older vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 1.0_b3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:borland_software:web_server_for_corel_paradox:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
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