How severe is CVE-2004-2181?

CVE-2004-2181 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2004-2181 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-2181?

CVE-2004-2181 primarily affects Wowbb Wowbb Web Forum. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2181?

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-2004-2181 published?

CVE-2004-2181 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-2181

CVE-2004-2181 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wowbb Wowbb Web Forum 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: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Wowbb Wowbb Web Forum
Published: 2004-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in WowBB Forum 1.61 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) sort_by or (2) page parameters to view_user.php, or the (3) forum_id parameter to view_topic.php. NOTE: the sort_by vector was later reported to be present in WowBB 1.65.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2181?: Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in WowBB Forum 1.61 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) sort_by or (2) page parameters to view_user.php, or the (3) forum_id parameter to view_topic.php. NOTE: the sort_by vector was later reported to be present in WowBB 1.65.
How severe is CVE-2004-2181?: CVE-2004-2181 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2004-2181 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-2181?: CVE-2004-2181 primarily affects Wowbb Wowbb Web Forum. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2181?: 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-2004-2181 published?: CVE-2004-2181 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:wowbb:wowbb_web_forum:1.61:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wowbb:wowbb_web_forum:1.65:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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