CVE-2004-1647: SQL injection vulnerability in Password Protect allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL statements an

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HIGH 7.5MITIGATE

CVE-2004-1647 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting password protect. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in Password Protect allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL statements and bypass authentication via (1) admin or Pass parameter to index_next.asp, (2) LoginId, OPass, or NPass to CPassChangePassword.asp, (3) users_edit.asp, or (4) users_add.asp.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 31%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-08-30
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: web animations

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2004-08-30 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:08 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy password-protect || rpm -q password-protect || password-protect --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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: Web Animations Password Protect - Multiple Input Validation Vulnerabilities

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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-2004-1647?

password protect: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2004-1647 being exploited?

CVE-2004-1647 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-2004-1647 affect?

CVE-2004-1647 affects password protect. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in Password Protect allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL statements and bypass authentication via (1) admin or Pass parameter to index_next.asp, (2) LoginId, OPass, or NPass to CPassChangePassword.asp

How urgent is CVE-2004-1647?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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CVE-2004-1648 MEDIUM 4.3 MITIGATE Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in (1) index.asp, (2) ChangePassword.asp, (3) users_list.asp, (4) and

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