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CVE-2004-0303

OWLS 1.0 allows remote attackers to retrieve arbitrary files via absolute pathnames in (1) the...

5.0 MediumPublic exploit

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.

Exploit likelihood

3.22%Down 1.0 points since Feb 4, 2022
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What each source reports

NVD Score used 5.0

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.

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CVE-2004-0303
CVSS 2.0
5.0 MediumAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Updated
2026-11-02
CVE List No score

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.

Record
CVE-2004-0303
Updated
2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2004-0303 No score

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.

Record
EUVD-2004-0303
Updated
2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-5rvx-fq47-p5r5 No score

OWLS 1.0 allows remote attackers to retrieve arbitrary files via absolute pathnames in (1) the...

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.

Record
GHSA-5rvx-fq47-p5r5
Updated
2026-11-02

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History

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In short

CVE-2004-0303 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 5.0), published March 18, 2004. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 3.22%, the 88th percentile. No source names a fixed version.

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