CVE-2004-2628 describes multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in thttpd 2.07 beta 0.4 when deployed on Windows systems. Attackers can exploit this by crafting URLs with hex-encoded backslash dot-dot sequences or drive letters, enabling them to read arbitrary files. This vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 5.0, indicating a medium severity with low attack complexity and no authentication required, potentially leading to information disclosure. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, exploit code is publicly available on ExploitDB, and the CVE has garnered significant community discussion, suggesting awareness among security researchers.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.0.7_beta_0.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:acme_labs:thttpd:2.0.7_beta_0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
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