The acl_check function in phpGroupWare 0.9.16RC2 always returns True, even when mkdir does not behave as expected, which could allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via WebDAV from users' home directories that lack .htaccess files, and possibly has other unknown impacts.
CVE-2004-2577 is a security vulnerability that . Impacting 1 product from phpgroupware organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
Originally identified in 2004, this vulnerability predates many modern security frameworks and practices. The vulnerability landscape of that era was characterized by different threat models and less mature defense mechanisms compared to contemporary standards.
2004-12-31T05:00:00.000
2026-04-16T00:27:16.627
Modified
CVSSv2: 5.0 (MEDIUM)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
10.0
2.9
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | phpgroupware | phpgroupware | 0.9.16rc1 | Yes |
| Application | phpgroupware | phpgroupware | 0.9.16rc2 | Yes |
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