CVE-2004-2116: Directory traversal vulnerability in Tiny Server 1.1 allows remote attackers to read or download arbitrary fil

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-2116 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting tinyserver. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in Tiny Server 1.1 allows remote attackers to read or download arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the URL.

Why this priority

EPSS top 5%: 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	8.7% (top 5%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: tinyserver

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2004-12-31 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:09 UTCUpdated Record last modified

tinyserver tinyserver DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy tinyserver || rpm -q tinyserver || tinyserver --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison tinyserver sudo apt install tinyserver=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1> sudo apt-mark hold tinyserver

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

dnf --showduplicates list tinyserver sudo dnf downgrade tinyserver-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1> sudo dnf versionlock add tinyserver

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: tinyserver 1.1 - Directory Traversal

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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-2004-2116?

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

Is CVE-2004-2116 being exploited?

CVE-2004-2116 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-2004-2116 affect?

CVE-2004-2116 affects tinyserver. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in Tiny Server 1.1 allows remote attackers to read or download arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the URL.

How urgent is CVE-2004-2116?

Priority 46/100. EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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