CVE-2004-1603
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 1.64%
Last modified
CVE-2004-1603 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. cPanel 9.4.1-RELEASE-64 follows hard links, which allows local users to (1) read arbitrary files via the backup feature or (2) chown arbitrary files via the .htaccess file when Front Page extensions are enabled or disabled.. EPSS estimates a 1.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
cPanel 9.4.1-RELEASE-64 follows hard links, which allows local users to (1) read arbitrary files via the backup feature or (2) chown arbitrary files via the .htaccess file when Front Page extensions are enabled or disabled.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cpanel | Cpanel | 9.4.1 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/12865Broken Link, Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11449Broken Link, Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11455Broken Link, Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17779Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17780Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://secunia.com/advisories/12865Broken Link, Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11449Broken Link, Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11455Broken Link, Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17779Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17780Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2004-1603?
cPanel 9.4.1-RELEASE-64 follows hard links, which allows local users to (1) read arbitrary files via the backup feature or (2) chown arbitrary files via the .htaccess file when Front Page extensions are enabled or disabled.
How severe is CVE-2004-1603?
CVE-2004-1603 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1603?
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.
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