CVE-2004-0303 json
OWLS 1.0 allows remote attackers to retrieve arbitrary files via absolute pathnames in (1) the file parameter in /glossaries/index.php, (2)…
published 2004-03-18 22 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2004-0303
- cvss
- 5.0
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 3.2%
- EPSS 3.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 88%
- public exploits
- 3
- Exploit-DB
Summary
OWLS 1.0 allows remote attackers to retrieve arbitrary files via absolute pathnames in (1) the file parameter in /glossaries/index.php, (2) the filename parameter in /readings/index.php, or (3) the filename parameter in /multiplechoice/resultsignore.php, as demonstrated using /etc/passwd.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-23727)
- Published
Exploit prediction
3.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 88% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-23727 Fool's Workshop Owl's Workshop 1.0 - 'resultsignore.php' Arbitrary File Access webapps, 2004-02-18
- EDB-23726 Fool's Workshop Owl's Workshop 1.0 - 'readings/index.php' Arbitrary File Access webapps, 2004-02-18
- EDB-23725 Fool's Workshop Owl's Workshop 1.0 - '/glossaries/index.php?File' Arbitrary File Access webapps, 2004-02-18
- securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9689 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 5.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
References
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/9689
vdb-entry, exploit, vendor-advisory
-
marc.info
/?l=bugtraq&m=107712123305706&w=2
mailing-list
-
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/15249
vdb-entry
- zone-h.org /en/advisories/read/id=3973/
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2004-0303
- NVD CVE-2004-0303
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