CVE-2004-2538

CVE-2004-2538 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Nilesh Dosooye Phpcodegenie with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Direct static code injection vulnerability in the PCG simple application generation in phpCodeGenie before 3.0.2 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via the (1) header or (2) footer.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2538?
Direct static code injection vulnerability in the PCG simple application generation in phpCodeGenie before 3.0.2 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via the (1) header or (2) footer.
How severe is CVE-2004-2538?
CVE-2004-2538 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-2538 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-2004-2538?
CVE-2004-2538 primarily affects Nilesh Dosooye Phpcodegenie. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2538?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-2538 published?
CVE-2004-2538 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)