How severe is CVE-2004-2438?

CVE-2004-2438 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2004-2438 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-2438?

CVE-2004-2438 affects Php Fusion. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2438?

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

When was CVE-2004-2438 published?

CVE-2004-2438 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-2438

CVE-2004-2438 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Php Fusion 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% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Php Fusion
Published: 2004-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in PHP-Fusion 4.01 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) Submit News, (2) Submit Link or (3) Submit Article field.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2438?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in PHP-Fusion 4.01 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) Submit News, (2) Submit Link or (3) Submit Article field.
How severe is CVE-2004-2438?: CVE-2004-2438 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-2438 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-2438?: CVE-2004-2438 affects Php Fusion. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2438?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-2438 published?: CVE-2004-2438 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:php_fusion:php_fusion:4.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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