HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2004-1957
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CVE-2004-1957

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: April 21, 2004· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

2.6
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in PostNuke 0.726 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) lid and query parameters to the Downloads module, (2) query parameter to the Web_links module, or (3) hlpfile parameter to openwindow.php.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2004-1957 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2004-1957. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityP
AvailabilityNone
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

postnuke_software_foundation1 product(s)
postnuke
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10191
ADVISORYhttp://www.waraxe.us/index.php?modname=sa&id=22
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10191
ADVISORYhttp://www.waraxe.us/index.php?modname=sa&id=22

All References (8)

→
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=108258902000472&w=2
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10191Exploit · Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.waraxe.us/index.php?modname=sa&id=22Exploit · Vendor Advisory
→
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15934
→
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=108258902000472&w=2
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10191Exploit · Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.waraxe.us/index.php?modname=sa&id=22Exploit · Vendor Advisory
→
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15934

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2004-1957
CVSS Score2.6 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 21, 2004

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2004-1957 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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