CVE-2004-0302: Directory traversal vulnerability in OWLS 1.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-0302 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting owls workshop. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in OWLS 1.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the (1) file parameter in index.php, (2) editfile in glossary.php, or (3) editfile in newmultiplechoice.php.

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	3.4% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-11-23
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: fools workshop

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2004-11-23 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:05 UTCUpdated Record last modified

fools workshop owls workshop DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy owls-workshop || rpm -q owls-workshop || owls-workshop --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison owls-workshop sudo apt install owls-workshop=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold owls-workshop

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

dnf --showduplicates list owls-workshop sudo dnf downgrade owls-workshop-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add owls-workshop

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: Fool's Workshop Owl's Workshop 1.0 - 'glossary.php' Arbitrary File Access
Exploit-DB: Fool's Workshop Owl's Workshop 1.0 - 'multiplechoice/index.php' Arbitrary File Access
Exploit-DB: Fool's Workshop Owl's Workshop 1.0 - 'newmultiplechoice.php' Arbitrary File Access

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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-2004-0302?

owls workshop: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2004-0302 being exploited?

CVE-2004-0302 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-2004-0302 affect?

CVE-2004-0302 affects owls workshop. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in OWLS 1.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the (1) file parameter in index.php, (2) editfile in glossary.php, or (3) editfile in newmultiplechoice.php.

How urgent is CVE-2004-0302?

Priority 45/100. Public exploit reference

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