How severe is CVE-2004-2279?

CVE-2004-2279 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2004-2279 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-2279?

CVE-2004-2279 affects Invision Power Services Invision Power Board. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2279?

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

When was CVE-2004-2279 published?

CVE-2004-2279 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-2279

CVE-2004-2279 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Invision Power Services Invision Power Board 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: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Invision Power Services Invision Power Board
Published: 2004-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Invision Power Board 1.3 Final allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script as other users via the pop parameter in a chat action to index.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2279?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Invision Power Board 1.3 Final allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script as other users via the pop parameter in a chat action to index.php.
How severe is CVE-2004-2279?: CVE-2004-2279 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-2279 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-2279?: CVE-2004-2279 affects Invision Power Services Invision Power Board. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2279?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-2279 published?: CVE-2004-2279 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:invision_power_services:invision_power_board:1.3_final:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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