CVE-2004-0559

Name: CVE-2004-0559
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2004-10-20T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.36%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2004-0559 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The maketemp.pl script in Usermin 1.070 and 1.080 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files at install time via a symlink attack on the /tmp/.usermin directory.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The maketemp.pl script in Usermin 1.070 and 1.080 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files at install time via a symlink attack on the /tmp/.usermin directory.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.36%

28.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Usermin	Usermin	1.000
Usermin	Usermin	1.010
Usermin	Usermin	1.020
Usermin	Usermin	1.030
Usermin	Usermin	1.040
Usermin	Usermin	1.051
Usermin	Usermin	1.060
Usermin	Usermin	1.070
Usermin	Usermin	1.080
Webmin	Webmin	1.0.00
Webmin	Webmin	1.0.20
Webmin	Webmin	1.0.50
Webmin	Webmin	1.0.60
Webmin	Webmin	1.0.70
Webmin	Webmin	1.0.80
Webmin	Webmin	1.0.90
Webmin	Webmin	1.1.00
Webmin	Webmin	1.1.10
Webmin	Webmin	1.1.21
Webmin	Webmin	1.1.30
Webmin	Webmin	1.1.40
Webmin	Webmin	1.1.50
Mandrakesoft	Mandrake Linux	9.2
Mandrakesoft	Mandrake Linux	10.0
Mandrakesoft	Mandrake Linux Corporate Server	2.1

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/12488/Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200409-15.xmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11153Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.webmin.com/uchanges-1.089.html
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17299
http://secunia.com/advisories/12488/Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200409-15.xmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11153Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.webmin.com/uchanges-1.089.html
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17299

Timeline

Published: Oct 20, 2004
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-0559?

The maketemp.pl script in Usermin 1.070 and 1.080 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files at install time via a symlink attack on the /tmp/.usermin directory.

How severe is CVE-2004-0559?

Severity scoring for CVE-2004-0559 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0559?

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-2004-0559?

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Source: NVD / NIST