CVE-2004-1590: Clientexec allows remote attackers to gain sensitive information via an HTTP request to phpinfo.php, which cal

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-1590 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting clientexec. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Clientexec allows remote attackers to gain sensitive information via an HTTP request to phpinfo.php, which calls the phpinfo function.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 29%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: clientexec

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 22:08 UTCUpdated Record last modified

clientexec clientexec DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.2.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.2.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.2.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison clientexec sudo apt install clientexec=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2.1> sudo apt-mark hold clientexec

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

dnf --showduplicates list clientexec sudo dnf downgrade clientexec-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2.1> sudo dnf versionlock add clientexec

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-2004-1590?

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

Is CVE-2004-1590 being exploited?

CVE-2004-1590 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-2004-1590 affect?

CVE-2004-1590 affects clientexec. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Clientexec allows remote attackers to gain sensitive information via an HTTP request to phpinfo.php, which calls the phpinfo function.

How urgent is CVE-2004-1590?

Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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