How severe is CVE-2004-0588?

CVE-2004-0588 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2004-0588 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-0588?

CVE-2004-0588 affects Usermin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0588?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2004-0588 published?

CVE-2004-0588 was published on 2004-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-0588

CVE-2004-0588 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Usermin with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Usermin
Published: 2004-08-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the web mail module for Usermin 1.070 allows remote attackers to insert arbitrary HTML and script via e-mail messages.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0588?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the web mail module for Usermin 1.070 allows remote attackers to insert arbitrary HTML and script via e-mail messages.
How severe is CVE-2004-0588?: CVE-2004-0588 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-0588 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0588?: CVE-2004-0588 affects Usermin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0588?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-0588 published?: CVE-2004-0588 was published on 2004-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:usermin:usermin:1.070:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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