CVE-2004-2255

NONECVSS 0.0

0.0

Directory traversal vulnerability in phpMyFAQ 1.3.12 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files, and possibly execute local PHP files, via the action variable, which is used as part of a template filename.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 89.6%
KEV: Not listed

Published

December 31, 2004

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (14)

cve@mitrehttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2004-05/0906.html
cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/11640
cve@mitrehttp://securitytracker.com/id?1010190
cve@mitrehttp://www.osvdb.org/6300
cve@mitrehttp://www.phpmyfaq.de/advisory_2004-05-18.php
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10374
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16177
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2004-05/0906.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/11640
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://securitytracker.com/id?1010190
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.osvdb.org/6300
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.phpmyfaq.de/advisory_2004-05-18.php
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10374
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16177

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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2004-2255?

CVE-2004-2255 is a none vulnerability published on December 31, 2004. Directory traversal vulnerability in phpMyFAQ 1.3.12 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files, and possibly execute local PHP files, via the action variable, which is used as part of a template filename.

When was CVE-2004-2255 disclosed?

CVE-2004-2255 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on December 31, 2004, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2004-2255 actively exploited?

CVE-2004-2255 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 89.6% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2004-2255?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2004-2255, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2004-2255

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