How severe is CVE-2004-1203?

CVE-2004-1203 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2004-1203 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-1203?

CVE-2004-1203 primarily affects Phpcms. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1203?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2004-1203 published?

CVE-2004-1203 was published on 2005-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-1203

CVE-2004-1203 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phpcms 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Phpcms
Published: 2005-01-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

parser.php in phpCMS 1.2.1 and earlier, with non-stealth and debug modes enabled, allows remote attackers to gain sensitive information via an invalid file parameter, which reveals the web server's installation path.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1203?: parser.php in phpCMS 1.2.1 and earlier, with non-stealth and debug modes enabled, allows remote attackers to gain sensitive information via an invalid file parameter, which reveals the web server's installation path.
How severe is CVE-2004-1203?: CVE-2004-1203 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-1203 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1203?: CVE-2004-1203 primarily affects Phpcms. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1203?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-1203 published?: CVE-2004-1203 was published on 2005-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:phpcms:phpcms:1.1.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpcms:phpcms:1.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpcms:phpcms:1.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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