How severe is CVE-2004-1557?

CVE-2004-1557 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2004-1557 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-1557?

CVE-2004-1557 affects Mywebserver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1557?

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

When was CVE-2004-1557 published?

CVE-2004-1557 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-1557

CVE-2004-1557 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mywebserver with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Mywebserver
Published: 2004-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

MyWebServer 1.0.3 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication, modify configuration, and read arbitrary files via a direct HTTP request to (1) /admin or (2) ServerProperties.html.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1557?: MyWebServer 1.0.3 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication, modify configuration, and read arbitrary files via a direct HTTP request to (1) /admin or (2) ServerProperties.html.
How severe is CVE-2004-1557?: CVE-2004-1557 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-1557 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1557?: CVE-2004-1557 affects Mywebserver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1557?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-1557 published?: CVE-2004-1557 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mywebserver:mywebserver:1.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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