Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2004-0405 is an old CVS source-control server flaw. A connected CVS client could request filenames containing parent-directory sequences and read files outside the intended repository. This matters most where legacy CVS remains reachable and stores sensitive code, credentials, or system files. Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running CVS versions before 1.11, especially network-accessible CVS services used for legacy source control. Modern environments that have retired CVS are unlikely to be affected. Prioritize if legacy CVS is still in production or externally reachable. The issue can expose sensitive files, but it affects very old software and has no cited active exploitation in the provided sources. Mitigation focus: Inventory CVS deployments and identify versions earlier than 1.11.; Upgrade CVS or apply vendor security updates referenced for your operating system.; Restrict network access to any remaining CVS services..
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- CVSS
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- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:1060CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
- cvs-dotdot-directory-traversal(15891)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:10818CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
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