Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2004-2253 is an old directory traversal issue in SurgeLDAP 1.0g and earlier. If the vulnerable CGI component is exposed, a remote attacker could read files from the server that the web process can access. The source bundle does not provide a CVSS score, patch name, or active exploitation evidence. Exposure is most likely where legacy SurgeLDAP 1.0g or earlier is still deployed and its CGI web interface is reachable by users or the internet. Prioritize investigation if SurgeLDAP is internet-facing or handles sensitive directory data. Age and missing remediation details increase operational risk, especially for unsupported systems. Mitigation focus: Inventory any SurgeLDAP deployments and identify versions at or below 1.0g.; Check vendor or maintainer guidance for an upgrade, patch, or supported migration path.; Restrict external access to the SurgeLDAP CGI interface until remediation is confirmed..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- surgeldap-dotdot-directory-traversal(15851)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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