CVE-2004-2284

CVE-2004-2284 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Open Webmail with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

The read_list_from_file function in vacation.pl for OpenWebmail before 2.32 20040629 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a filename argument.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2284?
The read_list_from_file function in vacation.pl for OpenWebmail before 2.32 20040629 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a filename argument.
How severe is CVE-2004-2284?
CVE-2004-2284 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2004-2284 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-2284?
CVE-2004-2284 primarily affects Open Webmail. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2284?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2004-2284 published?
CVE-2004-2284 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (10)

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