CVE-2004-2120: Reptile Web Server allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via multiple incompl

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-2120 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting reptile web server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Reptile Web Server allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via multiple incomplete GET requests without the HTTP version.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	3.1% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-01-23
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: reptile web server

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2004-01-23 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:09 UTCUpdated Record last modified

reptile web server reptile web server DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2002-01-05

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2002-01-05

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy reptile-web-server || rpm -q reptile-web-server || reptile-web-server --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2002-01-05 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison reptile-web-server sudo apt install reptile-web-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_2002-01-05> sudo apt-mark hold reptile-web-server

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

dnf --showduplicates list reptile-web-server sudo dnf downgrade reptile-web-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_2002-01-05> sudo dnf versionlock add reptile-web-server

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: Reptile Web Server Reptile Web Server 20020105 - 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-2004-2120?

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

Is CVE-2004-2120 being exploited?

CVE-2004-2120 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-2004-2120 affect?

CVE-2004-2120 affects reptile web server. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Reptile Web Server allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via multiple incomplete GET requests without the HTTP version.

How urgent is CVE-2004-2120?

Priority 44/100. Public exploit reference

References

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