CVE-2005-4703
Apache Tomcat Discloses MS-DOS Pathname
CVE-2005-4703 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 5.0) in Apache Tomcat, published December 31, 2005. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 25.7%, the 97th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 5.0 MediumCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 25.7%EPSS, 97th percentile
- Exploitation
- None known1 public exploit
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
Apache Tomcat 4.0.3, when running on Windows, allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a request for a file that contains an MS-DOS device name such as lpt9, which leaks the pathname in an error message, as demonstrated by lpt9.xtp using Nikto.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
org.apache.tomcat:tomcatMaven | through 4.0.3 | None known |
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB | Apache Tomcat 4.0.3 - Requests Containing MS-DOS Device Names Information Disclosure | 2005-10-14 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
Apache Tomcat 4.0.3, when running on Windows, allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a request for a file that contains an MS-DOS device name such as lpt9, which leaks the pathname in an error message, as demonstrated by lpt9.xtp using Nikto.
- Record
CVE-2005-4703- CVSS 2.0
- 5.0 Medium
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
Apache Tomcat 4.0.3, when running on Windows, allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a request for a file that contains an MS-DOS device name such as lpt9, which leaks the pathname in an error message, as demonstrated by lpt9.xtp using Nikto.
- Record
CVE-2005-4703- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2022-5746No score
Apache Tomcat 4.0.3, when running on Windows, allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a request for a file that contains an MS-DOS device name such as lpt9, which leaks the pathname in an error message, as demonstrated by lpt9.xtp using Nikto.
- Record
EUVD-2022-5746- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-x89r-2wjq-mj7xNo score
Apache Tomcat Discloses MS-DOS Pathname
Apache Tomcat 4.0.3, when running on Windows, allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a request for a file that contains an MS-DOS device name such as lpt9, which leaks the pathname in an error message, as demonstrated by lpt9.xtp using Nikto.
- Record
GHSA-x89r-2wjq-mj7x- Weakness
- CWE-200
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVGHSA-x89r-2wjq-mj7xNo score
Apache Tomcat Discloses MS-DOS Pathname
Apache Tomcat 4.0.3, when running on Windows, allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a request for a file that contains an MS-DOS device name such as lpt9, which leaks the pathname in an error message, as demonstrated by lpt9.xtp using Nikto.
- Record
GHSA-x89r-2wjq-mj7x- Weakness
- CWE-200
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, Exploit-DB, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
References
tomcat.apache.org/security-4.html
osvdb.org/20033
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42914
securityfocus.com/bid/28484
osvdb.org/ref/20/20033-tomcat-dos-path_disclosure.txt
lists.apache.org/thread.html/29dc6c2b625789e70a9c4756b5a327e6547273ff8bde7e0327af48c5%40%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E
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nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2005-4703
web.archive.org/web/20080511145425/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28484
github.com/advisories/GHSA-x89r-2wjq-mj7x