CVE-2004-1646: Directory traversal vulnerability in Xedus 1.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-1646 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting xedus. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in Xedus 1.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the URL.

Why this priority

EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	7.1% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-08-30
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: jerod moemeka

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2004-08-30 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:08 UTCUpdated Record last modified

jerod moemeka xedus 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 xedus || rpm -q xedus || xedus --version

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

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

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

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

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: Xedus Web Server 1.0 - Traversal Arbitrary File Access

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2004-1646?

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

Is CVE-2004-1646 being exploited?

CVE-2004-1646 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-2004-1646 affect?

CVE-2004-1646 affects xedus. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in Xedus 1.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the URL.

How urgent is CVE-2004-1646?

Priority 46/100. EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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