How severe is CVE-2004-0455?

CVE-2004-0455 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2004-0455 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-0455?

CVE-2004-0455 primarily affects Www-sql Project Www-sql. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0455?

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-2004-0455 published?

CVE-2004-0455 was published on 2004-12-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-0455

CVE-2004-0455 is a high-severity vulnerability in Www-sql Project Www-sql with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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-120.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-120
Affected product: Www-sql Project Www-sql
Published: 2004-12-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in cgi.c in www-sql before 0.5.7 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a web page that is processed by www-sql.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0455?: Buffer overflow in cgi.c in www-sql before 0.5.7 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a web page that is processed by www-sql.
How severe is CVE-2004-0455?: CVE-2004-0455 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2004-0455 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0455?: CVE-2004-0455 primarily affects Www-sql Project Www-sql. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0455?: 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-2004-0455 published?: CVE-2004-0455 was published on 2004-12-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:www-sql_project:www-sql:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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