CVE-2004-0588: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the web mail module for Usermin 1.070 allows remote attackers to i

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MEDIUM 6.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-0588 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting usermin. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the web mail module for Usermin 1.070 allows remote attackers to insert arbitrary HTML and script via e-mail messages.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 28%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-08-06
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: usermin

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

usermin usermin DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.070

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.070

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy usermin || rpm -q usermin || usermin --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.070 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison usermin sudo apt install usermin=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.070> sudo apt-mark hold usermin

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

dnf --showduplicates list usermin sudo dnf downgrade usermin-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.070> sudo dnf versionlock add usermin

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.

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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-2004-0588?

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

Is CVE-2004-0588 being exploited?

CVE-2004-0588 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-2004-0588 affect?

CVE-2004-0588 affects usermin. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the web mail module for Usermin 1.070 allows remote attackers to insert arbitrary HTML and script via e-mail messages.

How urgent is CVE-2004-0588?

Priority 42/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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