CVE-2004-2380: Directory traversal vulnerability in postfile.exe for Twilight Utilities Web Server 2.0.0.0 allows remote atta

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-2380 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting twilight utilities web server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in postfile.exe for Twilight Utilities Web Server 2.0.0.0 allows remote attackers to write arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the attfile parameter.

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	1.8% (top 21%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: twilight utilities

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

twilight utilities twilight utilities web server DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0.0.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy twilight-utilities-web-server || rpm -q twilight-utilities-web-server || twilight-utilities-web-server --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison twilight-utilities-web-server sudo apt install twilight-utilities-web-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold twilight-utilities-web-server

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

dnf --showduplicates list twilight-utilities-web-server sudo dnf downgrade twilight-utilities-web-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add twilight-utilities-web-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.

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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-2004-2380?

twilight utilities web server: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2004-2380 being exploited?

CVE-2004-2380 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-2004-2380 affect?

CVE-2004-2380 affects twilight utilities web server. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in postfile.exe for Twilight Utilities Web Server 2.0.0.0 allows remote attackers to write arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the attfile parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2004-2380?

Priority 42/100. Public exploit reference

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