How severe is CVE-2004-1274?

CVE-2004-1274 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2004-1274 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-1274?

CVE-2004-1274 affects Greed. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1274?

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-2004-1274 published?

CVE-2004-1274 was published on 2005-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-1274

CVE-2004-1274 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Greed 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: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Greed
Published: 2005-01-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The DownloadLoop function in main.c for greed 0.81p allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a GRX file containing a filename with shell metacharacters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1274?: The DownloadLoop function in main.c for greed 0.81p allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a GRX file containing a filename with shell metacharacters.
How severe is CVE-2004-1274?: CVE-2004-1274 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2004-1274 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1274?: CVE-2004-1274 affects Greed. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1274?: 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-2004-1274 published?: CVE-2004-1274 was published on 2005-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:greed:greed:0.81p:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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