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CVE-2004-1603

5.5 · MEDIUM

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 extension…

Published Oct 18, 2004cpanelCWE-59EPSS 1.64%

Overview

CVE-2004-1603 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting cpanel cpanel. It was published on October 18, 2004 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical 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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cpanel. Update cpanel to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109811572123753&w=2Refmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109811654104208&w=2Refsecunia.com/advisories/12865Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/11449Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/11455Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17779Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17780Refmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109811572123753&w=2Refmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109811654104208&w=2Refsecunia.com/advisories/12865

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1603?

CVE-2004-1603 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting cpanel cpanel. It was published on October 18, 2004 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2004-1603?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2004-1603?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cpanel. Update cpanel to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2004-1603?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2004-1603 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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