CVE-2004-1975: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the category module in pafiledb.php for paFileDB 3.1 allows remote

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-1975 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting pafiledb. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the category module in pafiledb.php for paFileDB 3.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the id parameter, a vulnerability that is closely related to CVE-2004-1551.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.7% (top 23%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-04-27
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: php arena

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2004-04-27 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:08 UTCUpdated Record last modified

php arena pafiledb DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.0 · 3.0_beta_3.1 · 3.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison pafiledb sudo apt install pafiledb=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo apt-mark hold pafiledb

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

dnf --showduplicates list pafiledb sudo dnf downgrade pafiledb-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo dnf versionlock add pafiledb

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: paFileDB 3.1 - Cross-Site Scripting

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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-2004-1975?

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

Is CVE-2004-1975 being exploited?

CVE-2004-1975 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-2004-1975 affect?

CVE-2004-1975 affects pafiledb. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the category module in pafiledb.php for paFileDB 3.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the id parameter, a vulnerability that is closely related to CVE-2004-1551.

How urgent is CVE-2004-1975?

Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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