# CVE-2004-0303: OWLS 1.0 allows remote attackers to retrieve arbitrary files via absolute pathnames in (1) the file parameter in /glossaries/index.php, (2)

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 3 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2004-03-18 · Updated: 2024-08-08

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

OWLS 1.0 allows remote attackers to retrieve arbitrary files via absolute pathnames in (1) the file parameter in /glossaries/index.php, (2) the filename parameter in /readings/index.php, or (3) the filename parameter in /multiplechoice/resultsignore.php, as demonstrated using /etc/passwd.

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## References

- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=107712123305706&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15249
- http://www.zone-h.org/en/advisories/read/id=3973/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9689
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/23725
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/23726
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/23727

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