CVE-2004-0708
CVE-2004-0708 is a high-severity vulnerability in Moinmoin 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.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Moinmoin
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
MoinMoin 1.2.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to gain privileges by creating a user with the same name as an existing group that has higher privileges.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2004-0708?
- MoinMoin 1.2.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to gain privileges by creating a user with the same name as an existing group that has higher privileges.
- How severe is CVE-2004-0708?
- CVE-2004-0708 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2004-0708 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2004-0708?
- CVE-2004-0708 primarily affects Moinmoin. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2004-0708?
- 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-2004-0708 published?
- CVE-2004-0708 was published on 2004-07-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/11807
- http://sourceforge.net/tracker/index.php?func=detail&aid=948103&group_id=8482&atid=108482
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200407-09.xml
- http://www.osvdb.org/6704
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10568
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16465
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:moinmoin:moinmoin:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:moinmoin:moinmoin:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:moinmoin:moinmoin:1.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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