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CVE-2004-0665

5.0 · MEDIUM

csFAQ.cgi in csFAQ allows remote attackers to gain sensitive information via an invalid database parameter, which reveals the path to the web server in an error message.

Published Aug 6, 2004cgiscript.netEPSS 2.94%

Overview

CVE-2004-0665 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting cgiscript.net csfaq. It was published on August 6, 2004 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

csFAQ.cgi in csFAQ allows remote attackers to gain sensitive information via an invalid database parameter, which reveals the path to the web server in an error message.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cgiscript.net. Update csfaq to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0665?

CVE-2004-0665 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting cgiscript.net csfaq. It was published on August 6, 2004 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2004-0665?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2004-0665?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cgiscript.net. Update csfaq to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2004-0665?

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