CVE-2004-0530
CVE-2004-0530 is a high-severity vulnerability 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.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
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- Last modified:
Description
The PHP package in Slackware 8.1, 9.0, and 9.1, when linked against a static library, includes /tmp in the search path, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code as the PHP user by inserting shared libraries into the appropriate path.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2004-0530?
- The PHP package in Slackware 8.1, 9.0, and 9.1, when linked against a static library, includes /tmp in the search path, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code as the PHP user by inserting shared libraries into the appropriate path.
- How severe is CVE-2004-0530?
- CVE-2004-0530 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2004-0530 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2004-0530?
- 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-2004-0530 published?
- CVE-2004-0530 was published on 2004-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.