CVE-2004-0251: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in rxgoogle.cgi allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script a

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MEDIUM 6.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-0251 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting rxgoogle.cgi. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in rxgoogle.cgi allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script as other users via the query parameter.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.0% (top 19%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-11-23
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: rxgoogle.cgi

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2004-11-23 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:05 UTCUpdated Record last modified

rxgoogle.cgi rxgoogle.cgi DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy rxgoogle.cgi || rpm -q rxgoogle.cgi || rxgoogle.cgi --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison rxgoogle.cgi sudo apt install rxgoogle.cgi=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold rxgoogle.cgi

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list rxgoogle.cgi sudo dnf downgrade rxgoogle.cgi-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add rxgoogle.cgi

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: RXGoogle.CGI 1.0/2.5 - Cross-Site Scripting

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2004-0251?

rxgoogle.cgi: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2004-0251 being exploited?

CVE-2004-0251 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2004-0251 affect?

CVE-2004-0251 affects rxgoogle.cgi. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in rxgoogle.cgi allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script as other users via the query parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2004-0251?

Priority 49/100. Public exploit reference

References

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