CVE-2004-1946

CVE-2004-1946 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cherokee Cherokee Httpd 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

Description

Format string vulnerability in the PRINT_ERROR function in common.c for Cherokee Web Server 0.4.16 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the -C command line argument. NOTE: it is not clear whether this issue could be exploited remotely, or if Cherokee is running at escalated privileges. Therefore it might not be a vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1946?
Format string vulnerability in the PRINT_ERROR function in common.c for Cherokee Web Server 0.4.16 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the -C command line argument. NOTE: it is not clear whether this issue could be exploited remotely, or if Cherokee is running at escalated privileges. Therefore it might not be a vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2004-1946?
CVE-2004-1946 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-1946 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1946?
CVE-2004-1946 affects Cherokee Cherokee Httpd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1946?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-1946 published?
CVE-2004-1946 was published on 2004-04-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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