CVE-2004-0411

CVE-2004-0411 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kde Konqueror with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-88.

Key facts

Description

The URI handlers in Konqueror for KDE 3.2.2 and earlier do not properly filter "-" characters that begin a hostname in a (1) telnet, (2) rlogin, (3) ssh, or (4) mailto URI, which allows remote attackers to manipulate the options that are passed to the associated programs, possibly to read arbitrary files or execute arbitrary code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0411?
The URI handlers in Konqueror for KDE 3.2.2 and earlier do not properly filter "-" characters that begin a hostname in a (1) telnet, (2) rlogin, (3) ssh, or (4) mailto URI, which allows remote attackers to manipulate the options that are passed to the associated programs, possibly to read arbitrary files or execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2004-0411?
CVE-2004-0411 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2004-0411 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0411?
CVE-2004-0411 affects Kde Konqueror. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0411?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2004-0411 published?
CVE-2004-0411 was published on 2004-07-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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