CVE-2004-0915

CVE-2004-0915 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Viewcvs with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Multiple unknown vulnerabilities in viewcvs before 0.9.2, when exporting a repository as a tar archive, does not properly implement the hide_cvsroot and forbidden settings, which could allow remote attackers to gain sensitive information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0915?
Multiple unknown vulnerabilities in viewcvs before 0.9.2, when exporting a repository as a tar archive, does not properly implement the hide_cvsroot and forbidden settings, which could allow remote attackers to gain sensitive information.
How severe is CVE-2004-0915?
CVE-2004-0915 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-0915 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0915?
CVE-2004-0915 primarily affects Viewcvs. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0915?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-0915 published?
CVE-2004-0915 was published on 2005-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (13)

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