CVE-2004-1769 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via the password reset feature if enabled, requiring an upgrade to secure cPanel installations.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2004-1769?
CVE-2004-1769 is a critical code injection vulnerability in Cpanel Cpanel, published on 10 Mar 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The "Allow cPanel users to reset their password via email" feature in cPanel 9.1.0 build 34 and earlier, including 8.x, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the user parameter to resetpass.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-1769?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Cpanel Cpanel.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1769?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-1769 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2004-1769 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2004-1769 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry and 2 proofs of concept on GitHub.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-wm2x-pgq2-vxxm.