CVE-2004-1991

Name: CVE-2004-1991
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2004-05-03T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.93%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2004-1991 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in Aldo's Web Server (aweb) 1.5 allows remote attackers to view arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in an HTTP GET request.. EPSS estimates a 2.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Aldo's Web Server (aweb) 1.5 allows remote attackers to view arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in an HTTP GET request.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.93%

85.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Aldostools	Aldo\'S Web Server	1.5

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=108360629031227&w=2Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/11542Third Party Advisory
http://www.oliverkarow.de/research/AldosWebserverMultipleVulns.txtExploit, Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/5881Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10262Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16048VDB Entry
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=108360629031227&w=2Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/11542Third Party Advisory
http://www.oliverkarow.de/research/AldosWebserverMultipleVulns.txtExploit, Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/5881Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10262Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16048VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: May 3, 2004
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-1991?

Directory traversal vulnerability in Aldo's Web Server (aweb) 1.5 allows remote attackers to view arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in an HTTP GET request.

How severe is CVE-2004-1991?

Severity scoring for CVE-2004-1991 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1991?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2004-1991?

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Source: NVD / NIST