How severe is CVE-2004-0096?

CVE-2004-0096 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2004-0096 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-0096?

CVE-2004-0096 affects Apache Mod Python. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0096?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2004-0096 published?

CVE-2004-0096 was published on 2004-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-0096

CVE-2004-0096 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Mod Python with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Apache Mod Python
Published: 2004-03-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unknown vulnerability in mod_python 2.7.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (httpd crash) via a certain query string, a variant of CAN-2003-0973.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0096?: Unknown vulnerability in mod_python 2.7.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (httpd crash) via a certain query string, a variant of CAN-2003-0973.
How severe is CVE-2004-0096?: CVE-2004-0096 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-0096 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0096?: CVE-2004-0096 affects Apache Mod Python. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0096?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-0096 published?: CVE-2004-0096 was published on 2004-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:mod_python:2.7.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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