# CVE-2005-3293: Xerver 4.17 allows remote attackers to (1) obtain source code of scripts via a request with a trailing "." (dot) or (2) list directory conte

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 2 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2005-10-23 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Xerver 4.17 allows remote attackers to (1) obtain source code of scripts via a request with a trailing "." (dot) or (2) list directory contents via a trailing null character.

## What to do

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## References

- http://www.osvdb.org/20076
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/22785
- http://www.osvdb.org/20075
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15135
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015079
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/22786
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17243
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/26375
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/26374

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