How severe is CVE-2004-2144?

CVE-2004-2144 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2004-2144 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-2144?

CVE-2004-2144 affects Baalsystems Baal Smart Forms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2144?

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-2004-2144 published?

CVE-2004-2144 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-2144

CVE-2004-2144 is a high-severity vulnerability in Baalsystems Baal Smart Forms 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-425.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-425
Affected product: Baalsystems Baal Smart Forms
Published: 2004-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Baal Smart Forms before 3.2 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and obtain system access via a direct request to regadmin.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2144?: Baal Smart Forms before 3.2 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and obtain system access via a direct request to regadmin.php.
How severe is CVE-2004-2144?: CVE-2004-2144 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2004-2144 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-2144?: CVE-2004-2144 affects Baalsystems Baal Smart Forms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2144?: 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-2004-2144 published?: CVE-2004-2144 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:baalsystems:baal_smart_forms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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