How severe is CVE-2004-1578?

CVE-2004-1578 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2004-1578 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-1578?

CVE-2004-1578 affects Invision Power Services Invision Power Board. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1578?

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

When was CVE-2004-1578 published?

CVE-2004-1578 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-1578

CVE-2004-1578 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Invision Power Services Invision Power Board with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Invision Power Services Invision Power Board
Published: 2004-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in Invision Power Board 2.0.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary web script or HTML via the Referer field in the HTTP header.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1578?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in Invision Power Board 2.0.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary web script or HTML via the Referer field in the HTTP header.
How severe is CVE-2004-1578?: CVE-2004-1578 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-1578 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1578?: CVE-2004-1578 affects Invision Power Services Invision Power Board. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1578?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-1578 published?: CVE-2004-1578 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:invision_power_services:invision_power_board:2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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