CVE-2004-2007: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in modules.php in NukeJokes 1.7 and 2 Beta allows remote attackers to

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MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-2007 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting nukejokes. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in modules.php in NukeJokes 1.7 and 2 Beta allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML or web script via the (1) cat parameter in a CatView function or (2) jokeid parameter in a JokeView function.

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	1.8% (top 22%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-05-08
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: adam webb

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2004-05-08 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:08 UTCUpdated Record last modified

adam webb nukejokes DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.7 · 2.0_beta

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.7

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison nukejokes sudo apt install nukejokes=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.7> sudo apt-mark hold nukejokes

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

dnf --showduplicates list nukejokes sudo dnf downgrade nukejokes-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.7> sudo dnf versionlock add nukejokes

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: Adam Webb NukeJokes 1.7/2.0 Module - Multiple Cross-Site Scripting 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-2004-2007?

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

Is CVE-2004-2007 being exploited?

CVE-2004-2007 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-2004-2007 affect?

CVE-2004-2007 affects nukejokes. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in modules.php in NukeJokes 1.7 and 2 Beta allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML or web script via the (1) cat parameter in a CatView function or (2) jokeid parameter in a JokeView functio

How urgent is CVE-2004-2007?

Priority 40/100. Public exploit reference

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