CVE-2004-1441: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in icq.cgi in Board Power 2.04PF allows remote attackers to inject ar

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HIGH 9.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-1441 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 9.3) affecting board power. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in icq.cgi in Board Power 2.04PF allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the action parameter.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.3 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	6.6% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: board power

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2004-12-31 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:07 UTCUpdated Record last modified

board power board power DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.04pf

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.04pf

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy board-power || rpm -q board-power || board-power --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.04pf (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison board-power sudo apt install board-power=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.04pf> sudo apt-mark hold board-power

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

dnf --showduplicates list board-power sudo dnf downgrade board-power-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.04pf> sudo dnf versionlock add board-power

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: BoardPower Forum - 'ICQ.cgi' 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-2004-1441?

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

Is CVE-2004-1441 being exploited?

CVE-2004-1441 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-2004-1441 affect?

CVE-2004-1441 affects board power. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in icq.cgi in Board Power 2.04PF allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the action parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2004-1441?

Priority 61/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

References

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