CVE-2004-2257
CVE-2004-2257 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phpmyfaq with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-425
- Affected product: Phpmyfaq
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
phpMyFAQ 1.4.0 allows remote attackers to access the Image Manager to upload or delete images without authorization via a direct request.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2004-2257?
- phpMyFAQ 1.4.0 allows remote attackers to access the Image Manager to upload or delete images without authorization via a direct request.
- How severe is CVE-2004-2257?
- CVE-2004-2257 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2004-2257 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2004-2257?
- CVE-2004-2257 affects Phpmyfaq. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2004-2257?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2004-2257 published?
- CVE-2004-2257 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/12085
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1010795
- http://www.osvdb.org/8240
- http://www.phpmyfaq.de/advisory_2004-07-27.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10813
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16814
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:phpmyfaq:phpmyfaq:1.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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