CVE-2004-1710: page.cgi allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the url parameter.

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HIGH 7.5MITIGATE

CVE-2004-1710 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting page cgi. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

page.cgi allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the url parameter.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.1% (top 19%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-08-06
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: andrew kilpatrick

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

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

andrew kilpatrick page cgi MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy page-cgi || rpm -q page-cgi || page-cgi --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

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

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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-2004-1710?

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

Is CVE-2004-1710 being exploited?

CVE-2004-1710 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-2004-1710 affect?

CVE-2004-1710 affects page cgi. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). page.cgi allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the url parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2004-1710?

Priority 47/100. High severity

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