CVE-2004-0529: The modified suexec program in cPanel, when configured for mod_php and compiled for Apache 1.3.31 and earlier

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HIGH 7.2WATCHLISTMITIGATE

CVE-2004-0529 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting suexec.patch. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The modified suexec program in cPanel, when configured for mod_php and compiled for Apache 1.3.31 and earlier without mod_phpsuexec, allows local users to execute untrusted shared scripts and gain privileges, as demonstrated using untainted scripts such as (1) proftpdvhosts or (2) addalink.cgi, a different vulnerability than CVE-2004-0490.

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 26%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-08-06
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: cluecentral

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2004-08-06 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:05 UTCUpdated Record last modified

cluecentral suexec.patch MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy suexec.patch || rpm -q suexec.patch || suexec.patch --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2004-0529?

suexec.patch: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2004-0529 being exploited?

CVE-2004-0529 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-2004-0529 affect?

CVE-2004-0529 affects suexec.patch. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The modified suexec program in cPanel, when configured for mod_php and compiled for Apache 1.3.31 and earlier without mod_phpsuexec, allows local users to execute untrusted shared scripts and gain privileges, as demonstrated using untainted

How urgent is CVE-2004-0529?

Priority 49/100. High severity; On your watchlist

Software pages

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References

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