CVE-2004-0696: Medium severity 4d WebStar vulnerability

Published Jul 16, 2004
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Updated

The ShellExample.cgi script in 4D WebSTAR 5.3.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to list arbitrary directories via a URL with the desired path and a "" (asterisk) character.

Affected Software

9 affected components
4d WebStar=4.0
4d WebStar=5.2
4d WebStar=5.2.1
4d WebStar=5.2.2
4d WebStar=5.2.3
4d WebStar=5.2.4
4d WebStar=5.3
4d WebStar=5.3.1
4d WebStar=5.3.2

Event History

Jul 16, 2004
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2004-0696?

CVE-2004-0696 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2004-0696?

To fix CVE-2004-0696, upgrade to a version of 4D WebSTAR that is not susceptible to this vulnerability.

3

What does CVE-2004-0696 allow attackers to do?

CVE-2004-0696 allows remote attackers to list arbitrary directories via a specially crafted URL.

4

Which versions of 4D WebSTAR are affected by CVE-2004-0696?

CVE-2004-0696 affects versions 5.3.2 and earlier of 4D WebSTAR.

5

Is CVE-2004-0696 a local or remote vulnerability?

CVE-2004-0696 is a remote vulnerability that can be exploited without physical access to the server.

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