CVE-2004-2578

Name: CVE-2004-2578
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2004-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.43%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2004-2578 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. phpGroupWare before 0.9.16.002 transmits the (1) header admin and (2) setup passwords in plaintext via cookies, which allows remote attackers to sniff passwords.. EPSS estimates a 1.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

phpGroupWare before 0.9.16.002 transmits the (1) header admin and (2) setup passwords in plaintext via cookies, which allows remote attackers to sniff passwords.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.43%

69.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Phpgroupware	Phpgroupware	0.9.1
Phpgroupware	Phpgroupware	0.9.2
Phpgroupware	Phpgroupware	0.9.3
Phpgroupware	Phpgroupware	0.9.4
Phpgroupware	Phpgroupware	0.9.5
Phpgroupware	Phpgroupware	0.9.6
Phpgroupware	Phpgroupware	0.9.7
Phpgroupware	Phpgroupware	0.9.8
Phpgroupware	Phpgroupware	0.9.9
Phpgroupware	Phpgroupware	0.9.9_pl1
Phpgroupware	Phpgroupware	0.9.10
Phpgroupware	Phpgroupware	0.9.12
Phpgroupware	Phpgroupware	0.9.13
Phpgroupware	Phpgroupware	0.9.14.003
Phpgroupware	Phpgroupware	0.9.14.005
Phpgroupware	Phpgroupware	0.9.14.006
Phpgroupware	Phpgroupware	0.9.14.007
Phpgroupware	Phpgroupware	0.9.16.000
Phpgroupware	Phpgroupware	0.9.16.001

References

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-2578?

phpGroupWare before 0.9.16.002 transmits the (1) header admin and (2) setup passwords in plaintext via cookies, which allows remote attackers to sniff passwords.

How severe is CVE-2004-2578?

Severity scoring for CVE-2004-2578 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2578?

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-2004-2578?

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Source: NVD / NIST