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CVE-2005-4510: NetPublish Server 7 can expose any file
CVE-2005-4510 · published 20 years ago
Summary
The NetPublish Server 7 web service lets attackers request files they shouldn't see by using special "../" paths in a template request. This could reveal sensitive data stored on the server. Apply the vendor's security update or restrict access to the server to trusted users only.
What to do
The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| extensis | netpublish_server |
7.0 cpe:2.3:a:extensis:netpublish_server:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
Original advisory text
Directory traversal vulnerability in server.np in NetPublish Server 7 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via "../" sequences in the template parameter.
Directory traversal vulnerability in server.np in NetPublish Server 7 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via "../" sequences in the template parameter.
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=113511429307550&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18173 Exploit Patch Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015393 Exploit
- http://www.extensis.com/en/support/kb_article.jsp?articleNumber=3302201
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15974 Exploit
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/3045
Internet-facing
14 days
Internal
60 days
- Not known to be exploited
- Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
- Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
5.0
Medium
Timeline
Published23 Dec 2005
Updated31 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2005-4510 · NVD
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