CVE-2004-2253

SurgeLDAP <= 1.0g - Directory Traversal via User.cgi Page Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2004-2253. PoCs published by dr_insane.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a directory traversal vulnerability in SurgeLDAP's web administrative server. By manipulating the 'page' parameter in the 'user.cgi' script, an attacker can access system files outside the web root directory.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in user.cgi in SurgeLDAP 1.0g and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. in the page parameter of the show command.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by dr_insane · textremotecgi
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/23987

This exploit demonstrates a directory traversal vulnerability in SurgeLDAP's web administrative server. By manipulating the 'page' parameter in the 'user.cgi' script, an attacker can access system files outside the web root directory.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Info Leak
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: SurgeLDAP (version not specified)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the SurgeLDAP web administrative server
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (4)

Core 4
Core References
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10103
Exploit, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc
http://members.lycos.co.uk/r34ct/main/SurgeLDAP%201.0g.txt
Exploit, Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/11343
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15851

Scores

EPSS 0.0710
EPSS Percentile 93.4%

Details

Status published
Products (3)
netwin/surgeldap 1.0d
netwin/surgeldap 1.0e
netwin/surgeldap 1.0g
Published Dec 31, 2004
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026