CVE-2004-2640

LinuxStat < 2.3.1 - Directory Traversal via Template Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2004-2640. PoCs published by anonymous.

AI-analyzed exploit summary The provided text describes a directory traversal vulnerability in LinuxStat versions prior to 2.3.1, allowing attackers to read arbitrary files via '../' sequences in the 'template' parameter. No actual exploit code is present, only a description and example URI.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in lstat.cgi in LinuxStat before 2.3.1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via (1) .. (dot dot) sequences or (2) absolute paths to the template parameter.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WRITEUP VERIFIED
by anonymous · textwebappscgi
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/24703

The provided text describes a directory traversal vulnerability in LinuxStat versions prior to 2.3.1, allowing attackers to read arbitrary files via '../' sequences in the 'template' parameter. No actual exploit code is present, only a description and example URI.

Classification
Writeup 90%
Attack Type
Info Leak
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: LinuxStat < 2.3.1
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to the vulnerable web application
mistral-large-3 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (6)

Core 6
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17833
Exploit, Patch vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11517
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_sectrack
http://securitytracker.com/id?1011920
Patch vdb-entry x_refsource_osvdb
http://www.osvdb.org/11103
Patch, Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/12963

Scores

EPSS 0.0812
EPSS Percentile 94.3%

Details

Status published
Published Dec 31, 2004
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026