CVE-2004-2021: Medium severity osCommerce oscommerce vulnerability
Directory traversal vulnerability in filemanager.php in osCommerce 2.2 allows remote attackers to view arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the filename argument.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2004-2021?
CVE-2004-2021 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive files on the server.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2021?
To fix CVE-2004-2021, update to a version of osCommerce that is not vulnerable, or implement access controls to prevent directory traversal.
What type of attack does CVE-2004-2021 allow?
CVE-2004-2021 allows remote attackers to perform a directory traversal attack, enabling them to read arbitrary files from the server.
Which versions of osCommerce are affected by CVE-2004-2021?
CVE-2004-2021 affects osCommerce versions 2.1, 2.2_ms1, 2.2_ms2, 2.2_ms3, and 2.2_cvs.
What is the impact of CVE-2004-2021 on web applications?
The impact of CVE-2004-2021 on web applications is significant, as it can lead to unauthorized information disclosure and potential exploitation of user data.