CVE-2004-1487
UnknownEPSS 1.66%
Last modified
CVE-2004-1487 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. wget 1.8.x and 1.9.x allows a remote malicious web server to overwrite certain files via a redirection URL containing a ".." that resolves to the IP address of the malicious server, which bypasses wget's filtering for ".." sequences.. EPSS estimates a 1.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
wget 1.8.x and 1.9.x allows a remote malicious web server to overwrite certain files via a redirection URL containing a ".." that resolves to the IP address of the malicious server, which bypasses wget's filtering for ".." sequences.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Wget | 1.8 |
| Gnu | Wget | 1.8.1 |
| Gnu | Wget | 1.8.2 |
| Gnu | Wget | 1.9 |
| Gnu | Wget | 1.9.1 |
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=261755Exploit, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11871Exploit, Vendor Advisory
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=261755Exploit, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11871Exploit, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2004-1487?
wget 1.8.x and 1.9.x allows a remote malicious web server to overwrite certain files via a redirection URL containing a ".." that resolves to the IP address of the malicious server, which bypasses wget's filtering for ".." sequences.
How severe is CVE-2004-1487?
Severity scoring for CVE-2004-1487 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1487?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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