How severe is CVE-2004-2139?

CVE-2004-2139 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2004-2139 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-2139?

CVE-2004-2139 primarily affects Yabb. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2139?

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

When was CVE-2004-2139 published?

CVE-2004-2139 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-2139

CVE-2004-2139 is a high-severity vulnerability in Yabb with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Yabb
Published: 2004-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unknown vulnerability in Adminedit.pl YaBB 1 Gold before 1.3.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via settings.pl.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2139?: Unknown vulnerability in Adminedit.pl YaBB 1 Gold before 1.3.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via settings.pl.
How severe is CVE-2004-2139?: CVE-2004-2139 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2004-2139 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-2139?: CVE-2004-2139 primarily affects Yabb. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2139?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2004-2139 published?: CVE-2004-2139 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:yabb:yabb:1_gold_-_sp_1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:yabb:yabb:1_gold_-_sp_1.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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