How severe is CVE-2004-1770?

CVE-2004-1770 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2004-1770 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-1770?

CVE-2004-1770 primarily affects Cpanel. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1770?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2004-1770 published?

CVE-2004-1770 was published on 2004-03-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-1770

CVE-2004-1770 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Cpanel with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 10% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 10% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Cpanel
Published: 2004-03-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The login page for cPanel 9.1.0, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in the user parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1770?: The login page for cPanel 9.1.0, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in the user parameter.
How severe is CVE-2004-1770?: CVE-2004-1770 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2004-1770 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1770?: CVE-2004-1770 primarily affects Cpanel. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1770?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2004-1770 published?: CVE-2004-1770 was published on 2004-03-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (12)

cpe:2.3:a:cpanel:cpanel:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cpanel:cpanel:5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cpanel:cpanel:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cpanel:cpanel:6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cpanel:cpanel:6.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cpanel:cpanel:6.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cpanel:cpanel:6.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cpanel:cpanel:6.4.2_stable_48:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cpanel:cpanel:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cpanel:cpanel:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cpanel:cpanel:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cpanel:cpanel:9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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