How severe is CVE-2004-1716?

CVE-2004-1716 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2004-1716 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-1716?

CVE-2004-1716 primarily affects Powie Pforum. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1716?

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

When was CVE-2004-1716 published?

CVE-2004-1716 was published on 2004-08-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-1716

CVE-2004-1716 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Powie Pforum with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Powie Pforum
Published: 2004-08-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in PForum before 1.26 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) IRC Server or (2) AIM ID fields in the user profile.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1716?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in PForum before 1.26 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) IRC Server or (2) AIM ID fields in the user profile.
How severe is CVE-2004-1716?: CVE-2004-1716 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-1716 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1716?: CVE-2004-1716 primarily affects Powie Pforum. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1716?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-1716 published?: CVE-2004-1716 was published on 2004-08-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:powie:pforum:1.24:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:powie:pforum:1.25:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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