How severe is CVE-2004-1876?

CVE-2004-1876 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2004-1876 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-1876?

CVE-2004-1876 primarily affects Clam Anti-virus Clamav. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1876?

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

When was CVE-2004-1876 published?

CVE-2004-1876 was published on 2004-03-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-1876

CVE-2004-1876 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Clam Anti-virus Clamav with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. 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 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Clam Anti-virus Clamav
Published: 2004-03-30
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The "%f" feature in the VirusEvent directive in Clam AntiVirus daemon (clamd) before 0.70 allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a file name.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1876?: The "%f" feature in the VirusEvent directive in Clam AntiVirus daemon (clamd) before 0.70 allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a file name.
How severe is CVE-2004-1876?: CVE-2004-1876 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-1876 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1876?: CVE-2004-1876 primarily affects Clam Anti-virus Clamav. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1876?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-1876 published?: CVE-2004-1876 was published on 2004-03-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:clam_anti-virus:clamav:0.51:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:clam_anti-virus:clamav:0.52:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:clam_anti-virus:clamav:0.53:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:clam_anti-virus:clamav:0.54:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:clam_anti-virus:clamav:0.60:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:clam_anti-virus:clamav:0.65:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:clam_anti-virus:clamav:0.67:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:clam_anti-virus:clamav:0.68:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:clam_anti-virus:clamav:0.68.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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