CVE-2004-1181

CVE-2004-1181 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Toshiaki Kanosue Htmlheadline with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

htmlheadline before 21.8 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1181?
htmlheadline before 21.8 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.
How severe is CVE-2004-1181?
CVE-2004-1181 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-1181 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1181?
CVE-2004-1181 affects Toshiaki Kanosue Htmlheadline. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1181?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-1181 published?
CVE-2004-1181 was published on 2005-04-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)