CVE-2004-1165

CVE-2004-1165 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kde Kdelibs 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

Description

Konqueror 3.3.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary FTP commands via an ftp:// URL that contains a URL-encoded newline ("%0a") before the FTP command, which causes the commands to be inserted into the resulting FTP session, as demonstrated using a PORT command.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1165?
Konqueror 3.3.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary FTP commands via an ftp:// URL that contains a URL-encoded newline ("%0a") before the FTP command, which causes the commands to be inserted into the resulting FTP session, as demonstrated using a PORT command.
How severe is CVE-2004-1165?
CVE-2004-1165 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2004-1165 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1165?
CVE-2004-1165 primarily affects Kde Kdelibs. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1165?
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-2004-1165 published?
CVE-2004-1165 was published on 2005-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (10)

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