CVE-2004-0294

Name: CVE-2004-0294
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2004-11-23T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.42%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2004-0294 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. YaBB 1 SP 1.3.1 displays different error messages when a user exists or not, which makes it easier for remote attackers to identify valid users and conduct a brute force password guessing attack.. EPSS estimates a 2.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

YaBB 1 SP 1.3.1 displays different error messages when a user exists or not, which makes it easier for remote attackers to identify valid users and conduct a brute force password guessing attack.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.42%

82.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-203

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Yabbforumsoftware	Yet Another Bulletin Board	1.0	Sp1.3.1

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=107703591314745&w=2Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9677Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15236Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=107703591314745&w=2Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9677Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15236Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Nov 23, 2004
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-0294?

YaBB 1 SP 1.3.1 displays different error messages when a user exists or not, which makes it easier for remote attackers to identify valid users and conduct a brute force password guessing attack.

How severe is CVE-2004-0294?

Severity scoring for CVE-2004-0294 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0294?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2004-0294?

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Source: NVD / NIST