How severe is CVE-2004-1301?

CVE-2004-1301 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2004-1301 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-1301?

CVE-2004-1301 affects Xlreader. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1301?

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-2004-1301 published?

CVE-2004-1301 was published on 2005-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-1301

CVE-2004-1301 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Xlreader 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% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Xlreader
Published: 2005-01-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in the book_format_sql function in format.c for xlreader 0.9.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Excel (XLS) file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1301?: Buffer overflow in the book_format_sql function in format.c for xlreader 0.9.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Excel (XLS) file.
How severe is CVE-2004-1301?: CVE-2004-1301 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2004-1301 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1301?: CVE-2004-1301 affects Xlreader. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1301?: 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-2004-1301 published?: CVE-2004-1301 was published on 2005-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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