CVE-2004-2516: Directory traversal vulnerability in myServer 0.7 allows remote attackers to list arbitrary directories via an

Q: How do I fix CVE-2004-2516?

myserver: upgrade to newer than 0.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2004-2516 being exploited?

CVE-2004-2516 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-2004-2516 affect?

CVE-2004-2516 affects myserver. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in myServer 0.7 allows remote attackers to list arbitrary directories via an HTTP GET command with a large number of "./" sequences followed by "../" sequences.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2004-2516?

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

This month

MEDIUM 5.0UPGRADE

CVE-2004-2516 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting myserver. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in myServer 0.7 allows remote attackers to list arbitrary directories via an HTTP GET command with a large number of "./" sequences followed by "../" sequences.

Why this priority

EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	8.4% (top 5%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: myserver

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

myserver myserver UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.7

Fixed in: newer than 0.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade myserver

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade myserver

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: myserver 0.7 - 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-2004-2516?

myserver: upgrade to newer than 0.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2004-2516 being exploited?

CVE-2004-2516 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-2004-2516 affect?

CVE-2004-2516 affects myserver. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in myServer 0.7 allows remote attackers to list arbitrary directories via an HTTP GET command with a large number of "./" sequences followed by "../" sequences.

How urgent is CVE-2004-2516?

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

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