How severe is CVE-2004-1468?

CVE-2004-1468 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2004-1468 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-1468?

CVE-2004-1468 primarily affects Usermin. In total, 22 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1468?

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-2004-1468 published?

CVE-2004-1468 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-1468

CVE-2004-1468 is a high-severity vulnerability in Usermin 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: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Usermin
Published: 2004-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The web mail functionality in Usermin 1.x and Webmin 1.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in an e-mail message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1468?: The web mail functionality in Usermin 1.x and Webmin 1.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in an e-mail message.
How severe is CVE-2004-1468?: CVE-2004-1468 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2004-1468 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1468?: CVE-2004-1468 primarily affects Usermin. In total, 22 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1468?: 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-2004-1468 published?: CVE-2004-1468 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (22)

cpe:2.3:a:usermin:usermin:1.000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:usermin:usermin:1.010:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:usermin:usermin:1.020:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:usermin:usermin:1.030:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:usermin:usermin:1.040:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:usermin:usermin:1.051:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:usermin:usermin:1.060:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:usermin:usermin:1.070:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:usermin:usermin:1.080:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webmin:webmin:1.0.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webmin:webmin:1.0.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webmin:webmin:1.0.50:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webmin:webmin:1.0.60:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webmin:webmin:1.0.70:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webmin:webmin:1.0.80:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webmin:webmin:1.0.90:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webmin:webmin:1.1.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webmin:webmin:1.1.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webmin:webmin:1.1.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webmin:webmin:1.1.30:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webmin:webmin:1.1.40:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webmin:webmin:1.1.50:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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