Twilight Utilities Web Server 2.0.0.0 postfile.exe attfile path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Twilight Utilities Web Server 2.0.0.0. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown function of the file postfile.exe. The manipulation of the argument attfile leads to path traversal. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2004-2380. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Twilight Utilities Web Server 2.0.0.0 (Web Server). It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects an unknown code block of the file postfile.exe. The manipulation of the argument attfile with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-22. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. Impacted is integrity. The summary by CVE is:

Directory traversal vulnerability in postfile.exe for Twilight Utilities Web Server 2.0.0.0 allows remote attackers to write arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the attfile parameter.

The weakness was presented 12/31/2004 (Website). The advisory is shared at securitytracker.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2004-2380 since 08/16/2005. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1006 for this issue.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (15523) and SecurityTracker (ID 1009443†). See VDB-23270 for similar entry. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-22
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

12/31/2004 🔍
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08/16/2005 +228 days 🔍
03/09/2015 +3492 days 🔍
05/17/2025 +3722 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securitytracker.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2004-2380 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-2380
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-23273
X-Force: 15523 - Twilight Utilities Web Server postifle.exe file creation
SecurityTracker: 1009443

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/09/2015 16:19
Updated: 05/17/2025 21:01
Changes: 03/09/2015 16:19 (46), 07/17/2017 09:43 (6), 05/17/2025 21:01 (17)
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Cache ID: 216:203:103

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