CVE-2004-1487: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2004-1487: wget 1.8.x and 1.9.x allows a remote malicious web server to overwrite certain files via a redirection URL...

wget 1.8.x and 1.9.x allows a remote malicious web server to overwrite certain files via a redirection URL containing a ".." that resolves to the IP address of the malicious server, which bypasses wget's filtering for ".." sequences.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 00:53 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old wget flaw where visiting a malicious web server could make wget overwrite certain local files during redirect handling. Business risk is mainly legacy systems, scripts, or appliances still using wget 1.8.x or 1.9.x to fetch untrusted URLs. Exposure is most likely on legacy Unix/Linux systems, embedded devices, or automation that still uses wget 1.8.x or 1.9.x and retrieves content from untrusted or compromised web servers. Treat as a legacy hygiene issue with targeted urgency. Prioritize internet-connected automation, build systems, and older appliances before broad emergency response. Mitigation focus: Identify and replace wget 1.8.x and 1.9.x installations.; Apply operating system vendor updates for wget where available.; Avoid using vulnerable wget versions with untrusted URLs or redirects..

Prepared: Jun 30, 2026, 00:39 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Feb 15, 2005, 05:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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USN-145-1CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_UBUNTU
wget-file-overwrite(18420)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:11682CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature

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