CVE-2004-2257

Name: CVE-2004-2257
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2004-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 2.25%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2004-2257 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. phpMyFAQ 1.4.0 allows remote attackers to access the Image Manager to upload or delete images without authorization via a direct request.. EPSS estimates a 2.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

phpMyFAQ 1.4.0 allows remote attackers to access the Image Manager to upload or delete images without authorization via a direct request.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

2.25%

80.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Phpmyfaq	Phpmyfaq	1.4.0

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/12085Broken Link, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1010795Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.osvdb.org/8240Broken Link, Patch
http://www.phpmyfaq.de/advisory_2004-07-27.phpProduct, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10813Broken Link, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16814Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/12085Broken Link, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1010795Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.osvdb.org/8240Broken Link, Patch
http://www.phpmyfaq.de/advisory_2004-07-27.phpProduct, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10813Broken Link, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16814Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Dec 31, 2004
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-2257?

phpMyFAQ 1.4.0 allows remote attackers to access the Image Manager to upload or delete images without authorization via a direct request.

How severe is CVE-2004-2257?

CVE-2004-2257 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2257?

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-2004-2257?

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Source: NVD / NIST