How severe is CVE-2004-1266?

CVE-2004-1266 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2004-1266 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-1266?

CVE-2004-1266 affects Jacob Rhoden Csv2xml. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1266?

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-2004-1266 published?

CVE-2004-1266 was published on 2005-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-1266

CVE-2004-1266 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Jacob Rhoden Csv2xml with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Jacob Rhoden Csv2xml
Published: 2005-01-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in the get_field_headers function in csv2xml.cpp for csv2xml 0.5.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted CSV file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1266?: Buffer overflow in the get_field_headers function in csv2xml.cpp for csv2xml 0.5.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted CSV file.
How severe is CVE-2004-1266?: CVE-2004-1266 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2004-1266 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1266?: CVE-2004-1266 affects Jacob Rhoden Csv2xml. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1266?: 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-2004-1266 published?: CVE-2004-1266 was published on 2005-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jacob_rhoden:csv2xml:0.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*