How severe is CVE-2004-1438?

CVE-2004-1438 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2004-1438 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-1438?

CVE-2004-1438 primarily affects Subversion. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1438?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2004-1438 published?

CVE-2004-1438 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-1438

CVE-2004-1438 is a low-severity vulnerability in Subversion with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Subversion
Published: 2004-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The mod_authz_svn Apache module for Subversion 1.0.4-r1 and earlier allows remote authenticated users, with write access to the repository, to read unauthorized parts of the repository via the svn copy command.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1438?: The mod_authz_svn Apache module for Subversion 1.0.4-r1 and earlier allows remote authenticated users, with write access to the repository, to read unauthorized parts of the repository via the svn copy command.
How severe is CVE-2004-1438?: CVE-2004-1438 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2004-1438 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1438?: CVE-2004-1438 primarily affects Subversion. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1438?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-1438 published?: CVE-2004-1438 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:subversion:subversion:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:subversion:subversion:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:subversion:subversion:1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:subversion:subversion:1.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:subversion:subversion:1.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:subversion:subversion:1.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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