How severe is CVE-2004-2242?

CVE-2004-2242 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2004-2242 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-2242?

CVE-2004-2242 affects Phorum. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2242?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2004-2242 published?

CVE-2004-2242 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-2242

CVE-2004-2242 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phorum with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Phorum
Published: 2004-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in search.php in Phorum, possibly 5.0.7 beta and earlier, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML or web script via the subject parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2242?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in search.php in Phorum, possibly 5.0.7 beta and earlier, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML or web script via the subject parameter.
How severe is CVE-2004-2242?: CVE-2004-2242 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-2242 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-2242?: CVE-2004-2242 affects Phorum. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2242?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-2242 published?: CVE-2004-2242 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:phorum:phorum:5.0.7_beta:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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