CVE-2004-2009

CVE-2004-2009 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

NukeJokes 1.7 and 2 Beta allows remote attackers to obtain the full path of the server via (1) a direct call to mainfunctions.php, (2) an invalid jokeid parameter in a JokeView function or (3) an invalid cat parameter in a CatView function, which reveals the path in a PHP error message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2009?
NukeJokes 1.7 and 2 Beta allows remote attackers to obtain the full path of the server via (1) a direct call to mainfunctions.php, (2) an invalid jokeid parameter in a JokeView function or (3) an invalid cat parameter in a CatView function, which reveals the path in a PHP error message.
How severe is CVE-2004-2009?
CVE-2004-2009 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-2009 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2009?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-2009 published?
CVE-2004-2009 was published on 2004-05-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

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