CVE-2004-0072: Directory traversal vulnerability in Accipiter Direct Server 6.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary fil

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-0072 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting accipiter direct server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in Accipiter Direct Server 6.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via encoded \.. (backslash .., "%5c%2e%2e") sequences in an HTTP request.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	3.7% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-02-17
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: accipiter

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

accipiter accipiter direct server DOWNGRADE

Affected: 6.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy accipiter-direct-server || rpm -q accipiter-direct-server || accipiter-direct-server --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison accipiter-direct-server sudo apt install accipiter-direct-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.0> sudo apt-mark hold accipiter-direct-server

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list accipiter-direct-server sudo dnf downgrade accipiter-direct-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.0> sudo dnf versionlock add accipiter-direct-server

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Accipiter DirectServer 6.0 - Remote File Disclosure

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2004-0072?

accipiter direct server: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2004-0072 being exploited?

CVE-2004-0072 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-2004-0072 affect?

CVE-2004-0072 affects accipiter direct server. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in Accipiter Direct Server 6.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via encoded \.. (backslash .., "%5c%2e%2e") sequences in an HTTP request.

How urgent is CVE-2004-0072?

Priority 45/100. Public exploit reference

References

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