CVE-2004-1573: The documentation for AJ-Fork 167 implies that users should set permissions for users.db.php to 777, which all

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HIGH 7.2DOWNGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-1573 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting aj-fork, cutenews. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The documentation for AJ-Fork 167 implies that users should set permissions for users.db.php to 777, which allows local users to execute arbitrary PHP code and gain privileges as the administrator.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 60%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: aj-fork · cutephp

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

aj-fork aj-fork DOWNGRADE

Affected: 167

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 167

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy aj-fork || rpm -q aj-fork || aj-fork --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 167 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison aj-fork sudo apt install aj-fork=<VERSION_BEFORE_167> sudo apt-mark hold aj-fork

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

dnf --showduplicates list aj-fork sudo dnf downgrade aj-fork-<VERSION_BEFORE_167> sudo dnf versionlock add aj-fork

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.

cutephp cutenews DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.88 · 1.3 · 1.3.1 · 1.3.2 · 1.3.6

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.88

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.88 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison cutenews sudo apt install cutenews=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.88> sudo apt-mark hold cutenews

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

dnf --showduplicates list cutenews sudo dnf downgrade cutenews-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.88> sudo dnf versionlock add cutenews

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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2004-1573?

aj-fork: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; cutenews: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2004-1573 being exploited?

CVE-2004-1573 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-2004-1573 affect?

CVE-2004-1573 affects aj-fork, cutenews. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The documentation for AJ-Fork 167 implies that users should set permissions for users.db.php to 777, which allows local users to execute arbitrary PHP code and gain privileges as the administrator.

How urgent is CVE-2004-1573?

Priority 40/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2004-1572 MEDIUM 5.0 DOWNGRADE AJ-Fork 167 does not restrict access to directories such as (1) data, (2) inc, (3) plugins, (4) skins, or (5)
CVE-2004-1571 MEDIUM 5.0 DOWNGRADE AJ-Fork 167 allows remote attackers to gain sensitive information via a direct request to (1) auto-acronyms.ph

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