CVE-2004-1222: weblibs.pl in WebLibs 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in th

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HIGH 10.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-1222 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting weblibs. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

weblibs.pl in WebLibs 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the TextFile parameter.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.6% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-01-10
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: darryl burgdorf

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-01-10 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:07 UTCUpdated Record last modified

darryl burgdorf weblibs 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 weblibs || rpm -q weblibs || weblibs --version

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

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

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

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

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-2004-1222?

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

Is CVE-2004-1222 being exploited?

CVE-2004-1222 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-2004-1222 affect?

CVE-2004-1222 affects weblibs. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). weblibs.pl in WebLibs 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the TextFile parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2004-1222?

Priority 62/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2004-1221 MEDIUM 5.0 DOWNGRADE Directory traversal vulnerability in weblibs.pl in WebLibs 1.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files

References

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