CVE-2004-2526

IBM Tivoli Directory Server <4.1 - Path Traversal

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2004-2526. PoCs published by anonymous.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a directory traversal vulnerability in IBM Tivoli Directory Server's web front-end. By manipulating the 'Template' parameter, an attacker can access sensitive files on the server, such as 'boot.ini', with the privileges of the 'ldap' user.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in ldacgi.exe in IBM Tivoli Directory Server 4.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to view arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the Template parameter.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by anonymous · textremotewindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/24345

This exploit demonstrates a directory traversal vulnerability in IBM Tivoli Directory Server's web front-end. By manipulating the 'Template' parameter, an attacker can access sensitive files on the server, such as 'boot.ini', with the privileges of the 'ldap' user.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Info Leak
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: IBM Tivoli Directory Server 3.2.2, 4.1
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the vulnerable IBM Tivoli Directory Server web front-end
mistral-large-3 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (9)

Core 9
Core References
Patch, Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_aixapar
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IR52692
Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_sectrack
http://securitytracker.com/id?1010834
Vendor Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10841
Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_osvdb
http://www.osvdb.org/8367
Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc
http://www.oliverkarow.de/research/IDS_directory_traversal.txt
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16850
Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/10347
Patch, Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_aixapar
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IR53631

Scores

EPSS 0.0925
EPSS Percentile 94.8%

Details

Status published
Products (2)
ibm/tivoli_directory_server 3.2.2
ibm/tivoli_directory_server < 4.1
Published Dec 31, 2004
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026