How severe is CVE-2004-1403?

CVE-2004-1403 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2004-1403 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-1403?

CVE-2004-1403 primarily affects Sir Gnuboard. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1403?

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-2004-1403 published?

CVE-2004-1403 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-1403

CVE-2004-1403 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sir Gnuboard with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sir Gnuboard
Published: 2004-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in index.php in GNUBoard 3.39 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by modifying the doc parameter to reference a URL on a remote web server that contains the code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1403?: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in index.php in GNUBoard 3.39 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by modifying the doc parameter to reference a URL on a remote web server that contains the code.
How severe is CVE-2004-1403?: CVE-2004-1403 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2004-1403 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1403?: CVE-2004-1403 primarily affects Sir Gnuboard. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1403?: 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-2004-1403 published?: CVE-2004-1403 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:sir:gnuboard:3.30:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sir:gnuboard:3.31:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sir:gnuboard:3.32:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sir:gnuboard:3.33:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sir:gnuboard:3.34:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sir:gnuboard:3.35:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sir:gnuboard:3.36:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sir:gnuboard:3.37:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sir:gnuboard:3.38:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sir:gnuboard:3.39:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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