CVE-2004-0059: Directory traversal vulnerability in upload capability of WWW File Share Pro 2.42 and earlier allows remote at

Q: How do I fix CVE-2004-0059?

www file share pro: upgrade to newer than 2.42. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2004-0059 being exploited?

CVE-2004-0059 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2004-0059 affect?

CVE-2004-0059 affects www file share pro. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in upload capability of WWW File Share Pro 2.42 and earlier allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via .. (dot dot) sequences in the filename parameter of a Content-Disposition: header.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2004-0059?

Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0UPGRADE

CVE-2004-0059 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting www file share pro. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in upload capability of WWW File Share Pro 2.42 and earlier allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via .. (dot dot) sequences in the filename parameter of a Content-Disposition: header.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 29%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-02-17
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: lionmax software

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2004-02-17 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:04 UTCUpdated Record last modified

lionmax software www file share pro UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.42

Fixed in: newer than 2.42

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy www-file-share-pro || rpm -q www-file-share-pro || www-file-share-pro --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.42 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade www-file-share-pro

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade www-file-share-pro

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2004-0059?

www file share pro: upgrade to newer than 2.42. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2004-0059 being exploited?

CVE-2004-0059 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2004-0059 affect?

CVE-2004-0059 affects www file share pro. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in upload capability of WWW File Share Pro 2.42 and earlier allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via .. (dot dot) sequences in the filename parameter of a Content-Disposition: header.

How urgent is CVE-2004-0059?

Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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