How severe is CVE-2004-0248?

CVE-2004-0248 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2004-0248 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-0248?

CVE-2004-0248 affects Phpx. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0248?

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

When was CVE-2004-0248 published?

CVE-2004-0248 was published on 2004-11-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-0248

CVE-2004-0248 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phpx with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Phpx
Published: 2004-11-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting vulnerability (XSS) in PHPX 3.2.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script as other users by injecting arbitrary HTML or script into (1) keywords argument of main.inc.php, (2) body argument of help.inc.php, or (3) the subject field in Personal Messages and Forum.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0248?: Cross-site scripting vulnerability (XSS) in PHPX 3.2.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script as other users by injecting arbitrary HTML or script into (1) keywords argument of main.inc.php, (2) body argument of help.inc.php, or (3) the subject field in Personal Messages and Forum.
How severe is CVE-2004-0248?: CVE-2004-0248 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-0248 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0248?: CVE-2004-0248 affects Phpx. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0248?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-0248 published?: CVE-2004-0248 was published on 2004-11-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:phpx:phpx:3.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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