CVE-2004-1927: Path Traversal

Published Apr 11, 2004
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Updated

Directory traversal vulnerability in the map feature (tiki-map.phtml) in Tiki CMS/Groupware (TikiWiki) 1.8.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to determine the existence of arbitrary files via .. (dot dot) sequences in the mapfile parameter.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Tiki Wiki CMS Groupware=1.6.1
Tiki Wiki CMS Groupware<=1.8.1

Event History

Apr 11, 2004
CVE Published
04:00 AM
May 10, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2004-1927?

CVE-2004-1927 is considered medium severity due to its potential to expose sensitive file information through directory traversal.

2

How do I fix CVE-2004-1927?

To fix CVE-2004-1927, upgrade to a version of Tiki CMS/Groupware that is newer than 1.8.1.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2004-1927?

CVE-2004-1927 affects Tiki CMS/Groupware versions 1.6.1 and earlier up to version 1.8.1.

4

What is a directory traversal vulnerability in CVE-2004-1927?

A directory traversal vulnerability in CVE-2004-1927 allows attackers to access files outside the intended directory structure using .. (dot dot) sequences.

5

Can CVE-2004-1927 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2004-1927 can be exploited remotely, making it a significant risk for exposed Tiki CMS/Groupware installations.

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