CVE-2004-0249
CVE-2004-0249 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Phpx with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Phpx
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
PHPX 2.0 through 3.2.4 allows remote attackers to gain access to other accounts by modifying the cookie's PXL variable to reference another userID.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2004-0249?
- PHPX 2.0 through 3.2.4 allows remote attackers to gain access to other accounts by modifying the cookie's PXL variable to reference another userID.
- How severe is CVE-2004-0249?
- CVE-2004-0249 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2004-0249 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2004-0249?
- CVE-2004-0249 affects Phpx. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2004-0249?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2004-0249 published?
- CVE-2004-0249 was published on 2004-11-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2004-03/0154.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=107586932324901&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/10797/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9569
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15052
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15512
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:phpx:phpx:3.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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