How severe is CVE-2004-1740?

CVE-2004-1740 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2004-1740 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-1740?

CVE-2004-1740 primarily affects Music Daemon. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1740?

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

When was CVE-2004-1740 published?

CVE-2004-1740 was published on 2004-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-1740

CVE-2004-1740 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Music Daemon 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: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Music Daemon
Published: 2004-08-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Music daemon (musicd) 0.0.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files by calling LOAD with a full pathname, then calling SHOWLIST.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1740?: Music daemon (musicd) 0.0.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files by calling LOAD with a full pathname, then calling SHOWLIST.
How severe is CVE-2004-1740?: CVE-2004-1740 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-1740 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1740?: CVE-2004-1740 primarily affects Music Daemon. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1740?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-1740 published?: CVE-2004-1740 was published on 2004-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:music_daemon:music_daemon:0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:music_daemon:music_daemon:0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:music_daemon:music_daemon:0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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