CVE-2004-0614: osTicket trusts a hidden form field in the submit form to limit the upload size of a document, which could...

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CVE-2004-0614 describes an osTicket upload control failure. The application relied on a hidden form field to limit document upload size, so a remote attacker could bypass that client-side value and submit oversized files. The main business concern is storage exhaustion, service disruption, and abuse of public support forms, not confirmed data theft or code execution from the provided sources. Exposure is most likely in legacy osTicket deployments with a reachable ticket submission form that allows document attachments. The provided source bundle does not identify affected versions, default configurations, or whether authentication is required, so asset owners must confirm against their deployed code or vendor history. Prioritize this where old osTicket systems remain internet-facing and accept attachments. It is not presented as a confirmed breach vector, but unchecked upload size can create preventable availability and operational risk. Mitigation focus: Inventory any osTicket instances, especially legacy or internet-facing deployments.; Check osTicket vendor guidance or changelogs for the relevant fixed release.; Enforce upload size limits on the server, not in client-controlled fields..

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Jun 30, 2026, 05:11 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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