CVE-2004-1263

CVE-2004-1263 is a high-severity vulnerability in Changepassword with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

changepassword.cgi in ChangePassword 0.8, when installed setuid, allows local users to execute arbitrary code by modifying the PATH environment variable to point to a malicious "make" program.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1263?
changepassword.cgi in ChangePassword 0.8, when installed setuid, allows local users to execute arbitrary code by modifying the PATH environment variable to point to a malicious "make" program.
How severe is CVE-2004-1263?
CVE-2004-1263 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2004-1263 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1263?
CVE-2004-1263 primarily affects Changepassword. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1263?
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-2004-1263 published?
CVE-2004-1263 was published on 2005-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)