CVE-2004-1405 json
MediaWiki 1.3.8 and earlier, when used with Apache mod_mime, does not properly handle files with two file extensions, such as .php.rar, whi…
published 2004-12-31 21 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2004-1402
- cvss
- 7.5
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 5.2%
- EPSS 5.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 92%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
MediaWiki 1.3.8 and earlier, when used with Apache mod_mime, does not properly handle files with two file extensions, such as .php.rar, which allows remote attackers to upload and execute arbitrary code.
Patch / fix
- mediawiki Debian 14, Debian 13, Debian 12 1.4.9
debian advisories DEBIAN-CVE-2004-1405
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-24994)
- Published
Exploit prediction
5.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 92% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-24994 MediaWiki 1.3.x - Arbitrary Script Upload webapps, 2004-12-16
- securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11985 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.5 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
References
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wikipedia.sourceforge.net
/
patch
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securityfocus.com
/bid/11985
vdb-entry, exploit, patch
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marc.info
/?l=bugtraq&m=110321710420059&w=2
mailing-list
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secunia.com
/advisories/13478/
third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2004-1405
- NVD CVE-2004-1405
Fencer Vulns keeps one entry per vulnerability: the CVE id wins, then GHSA, and records that alias each other are merged, except that two CVEs always keep separate entries. The same data is available as JSON.