CVE-2004-2284

Name: CVE-2004-2284
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2004-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.40%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2004-2284 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The read_list_from_file function in vacation.pl for OpenWebmail before 2.32 20040629 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a filename argument.. EPSS estimates a 3.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The read_list_from_file function in vacation.pl for OpenWebmail before 2.32 20040629 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a filename argument.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.40%

87.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Open Webmail	Open Webmail	1.7
Open Webmail	Open Webmail	1.8
Open Webmail	Open Webmail	1.71
Open Webmail	Open Webmail	1.81
Open Webmail	Open Webmail	1.90
Open Webmail	Open Webmail	2.20
Open Webmail	Open Webmail	2.21
Open Webmail	Open Webmail	2.30
Open Webmail	Open Webmail	2.31
Open Webmail	Open Webmail	2.32

References

http://openwebmail.org/openwebmail/download/cert/advisories/SA-04:04.txtPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/12017Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1010605Patch
http://www.osvdb.org/7474Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10637Patch
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16549
http://openwebmail.org/openwebmail/download/cert/advisories/SA-04:04.txtPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/12017Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1010605Patch
http://www.osvdb.org/7474Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10637Patch
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16549

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-2284?

The read_list_from_file function in vacation.pl for OpenWebmail before 2.32 20040629 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a filename argument.

How severe is CVE-2004-2284?

Severity scoring for CVE-2004-2284 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2284?

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-2004-2284?

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Source: NVD / NIST