CVE-2004-0304: SQL injection vulnerability in browse_items.asp in WebCortex WebStores 2000 6.0 allows remote attackers to gai

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HIGH 10.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-0304 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting webstores 2000. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in browse_items.asp in WebCortex WebStores 2000 6.0 allows remote attackers to gain unauthorized access and execute arbitrary commands via the Search_Text parameter.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	4.1% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-11-23
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: webcortex

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

webcortex webstores 2000 DOWNGRADE

Affected: 6.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy webstores-2000 || rpm -q webstores-2000 || webstores-2000 --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison webstores-2000 sudo apt install webstores-2000=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.0> sudo apt-mark hold webstores-2000

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

dnf --showduplicates list webstores-2000 sudo dnf downgrade webstores-2000-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.0> sudo dnf versionlock add webstores-2000

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: WebCortex WebStores2000 - SQL Injection

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2004-0304?

webstores 2000: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2004-0304 being exploited?

CVE-2004-0304 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-2004-0304 affect?

CVE-2004-0304 affects webstores 2000. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). SQL injection vulnerability in browse_items.asp in WebCortex WebStores 2000 6.0 allows remote attackers to gain unauthorized access and execute arbitrary commands via the Search_Text parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2004-0304?

Priority 63/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2004-0305 MEDIUM 6.8 DOWNGRADE Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in error.asp in WebCortex WebStores 2000 6.0 allows remote attackers

References

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