CVE-2004-1147

CVE-2004-1147 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Phpmyadmin with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 12% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

phpMyAdmin 2.6.0-pl2, and other versions before 2.6.1, with external transformations enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1147?
phpMyAdmin 2.6.0-pl2, and other versions before 2.6.1, with external transformations enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters.
How severe is CVE-2004-1147?
CVE-2004-1147 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2004-1147 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1147?
CVE-2004-1147 primarily affects Phpmyadmin. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1147?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2004-1147 published?
CVE-2004-1147 was published on 2005-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (15)

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