CVE-2004-1699: SettingsBase.php in Pinnacle ShowCenter 1.51 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (web interfa

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-1699 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting showcenter. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SettingsBase.php in Pinnacle ShowCenter 1.51 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (web interface errors) via an invalid Skin parameter.

Why this priority

EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	8.1% (top 5%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-09-21
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: pinnacle systems

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2004-09-21 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:08 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pinnacle systems showcenter DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.51

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.51

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.51 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison showcenter sudo apt install showcenter=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.51> sudo apt-mark hold showcenter

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

dnf --showduplicates list showcenter sudo dnf downgrade showcenter-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.51> sudo dnf versionlock add showcenter

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: Pinnacle ShowCenter 1.51 - Web Interface Skin Denial of Service

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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-2004-1699?

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

Is CVE-2004-1699 being exploited?

CVE-2004-1699 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-2004-1699 affect?

CVE-2004-1699 affects showcenter. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). SettingsBase.php in Pinnacle ShowCenter 1.51 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (web interface errors) via an invalid Skin parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2004-1699?

Priority 46/100. EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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