CVE-2004-1431

CVE-2004-1431 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

FormMail.php 5.0, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a full pathname in the ar_file (auto-reply) parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1431?
FormMail.php 5.0, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a full pathname in the ar_file (auto-reply) parameter.
How severe is CVE-2004-1431?
CVE-2004-1431 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-1431 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1431?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-1431 published?
CVE-2004-1431 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

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