CVE-2004-2750: Directory traversal vulnerability in browser.php in JBrowser 1.0 through 2.1 allows remote attackers to read a

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-2750 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting jbrowser. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in browser.php in JBrowser 1.0 through 2.1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via the directory parameter. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Why this priority

EPSS top 7%: 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	6.2% (top 7%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2004-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: jbrowser

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 22:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

jbrowser jbrowser DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0 · 2.0 · 2.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

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

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

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

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

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

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: JBrowser 1.0/2.x - 'browser.php' 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-2004-2750?

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

Is CVE-2004-2750 being exploited?

CVE-2004-2750 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-2004-2750 affect?

CVE-2004-2750 affects jbrowser. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in browser.php in JBrowser 1.0 through 2.1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via the directory parameter. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely

How urgent is CVE-2004-2750?

Priority 46/100. EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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