How severe is CVE-2004-1604?

CVE-2004-1604 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2004-1604 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-1604?

CVE-2004-1604 affects Cpanel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1604?

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

When was CVE-2004-1604 published?

CVE-2004-1604 was published on 2004-09-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-1604

CVE-2004-1604 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cpanel 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Cpanel
Published: 2004-09-30
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

cPanel 9.9.1-RELEASE-3 allows remote authenticated users to chmod arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the _private directory, which is created when Front Page extensions are enabled.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1604?: cPanel 9.9.1-RELEASE-3 allows remote authenticated users to chmod arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the _private directory, which is created when Front Page extensions are enabled.
How severe is CVE-2004-1604?: CVE-2004-1604 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-1604 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1604?: CVE-2004-1604 affects Cpanel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1604?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-1604 published?: CVE-2004-1604 was published on 2004-09-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109811762230326&w=2

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cpanel:cpanel:9.9.1_r3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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