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CVE-2004-1509

5.0 · MEDIUM

validate.php in WebCalendar allows remote attackers to gain sensitive information via an invalid encoded_login parameter, which reveals the full path in an error message.

Published Dec 31, 2004webcalendarEPSS 1.58%

Overview

CVE-2004-1509 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting webcalendar webcalendar. It was published on December 31, 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

validate.php in WebCalendar allows remote attackers to gain sensitive information via an invalid encoded_login parameter, which reveals the full path in an error message.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from webcalendar. Update webcalendar 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-2004-1509?

CVE-2004-1509 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting webcalendar webcalendar. It was published on December 31, 2004 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2004-1509?

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-2004-1509?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from webcalendar. Update webcalendar 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-2004-1509?

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