CVE-2004-2121: Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Borland Web Server (BWS) 1.0b3 and earlier allow remote attack

Q: How do I fix CVE-2004-2121?

web server for corel paradox: upgrade to newer than 1.0_b3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2004-2121 being exploited?

CVE-2004-2121 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-2004-2121 affect?

CVE-2004-2121 affects web server for corel paradox. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Borland Web Server (BWS) 1.0b3 and earlier allow remote attackers to read and download arbitrary files via (1) multi-dot "......" sequences, or (2) "%5c%2e%2e" (encoded "\..") sequences, in th

Q: How urgent is CVE-2004-2121?

Priority 44/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 5.0UPGRADE

CVE-2004-2121 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting web server for corel paradox. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Borland Web Server (BWS) 1.0b3 and earlier allow remote attackers to read and download arbitrary files via (1) multi-dot "......" sequences, or (2) "%5c%2e%2e" (encoded "\..") sequences, in the URL.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	3.1% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: borland software

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

borland software web server for corel paradox UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0_b3

Fixed in: newer than 1.0_b3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy web-server-for-corel-paradox || rpm -q web-server-for-corel-paradox || web-server-for-corel-paradox --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.0_b3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade web-server-for-corel-paradox

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade web-server-for-corel-paradox

Note

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

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: borland Web server for corel paradox 1.0 b3 - 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-2004-2121?

web server for corel paradox: upgrade to newer than 1.0_b3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2004-2121 being exploited?

CVE-2004-2121 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-2004-2121 affect?

CVE-2004-2121 affects web server for corel paradox. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Borland Web Server (BWS) 1.0b3 and earlier allow remote attackers to read and download arbitrary files via (1) multi-dot "......" sequences, or (2) "%5c%2e%2e" (encoded "\..") sequences, in th

How urgent is CVE-2004-2121?

Priority 44/100. Public exploit reference

References

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