CVE-2004-0261

CVE-2004-0261 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Openjournal 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

Description

oj.cgi in OpenJournal 2.0 through 2.0.5 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and access the control panel via a 0 in the uid parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0261?
oj.cgi in OpenJournal 2.0 through 2.0.5 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and access the control panel via a 0 in the uid parameter.
How severe is CVE-2004-0261?
CVE-2004-0261 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2004-0261 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-2004-0261?
CVE-2004-0261 primarily affects Openjournal. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0261?
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-2004-0261 published?
CVE-2004-0261 was published on 2004-11-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)