CVE-2004-1802

CVE-2004-1802 is a medium-severity vulnerability 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

Description

Chat Anywhere 2.72 and earlier allows remote attackers to hide their IP address by using %00 before the nickname, which causes the IP address to be displayed as $IP$ on the administration web page.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1802?
Chat Anywhere 2.72 and earlier allows remote attackers to hide their IP address by using %00 before the nickname, which causes the IP address to be displayed as $IP$ on the administration web page.
How severe is CVE-2004-1802?
CVE-2004-1802 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-1802 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1802?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-1802 published?
CVE-2004-1802 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

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