CVE-2004-2256

CVE-2004-2256 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

Directory traversal vulnerability in phpMyFAQ 1.4.0 alpha allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files, and possibly execute local PHP files, via .. sequences in the lang (language) variable.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2256?
Directory traversal vulnerability in phpMyFAQ 1.4.0 alpha allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files, and possibly execute local PHP files, via .. sequences in the lang (language) variable.
How severe is CVE-2004-2256?
CVE-2004-2256 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-2256 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.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2256?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-2256 published?
CVE-2004-2256 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

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