CVE-2004-2138: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in AWSguest.php in AllWebScripts MySQLGuest allows remote attackers t

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CVE-2004-2138 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting mysqlguest. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in AWSguest.php in AllWebScripts MySQLGuest allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML and PHP code via the (1) Name, (2) Email, (3) Homepage or (4) Comments field.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference
On your watchlist

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 26%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: allwebscripts

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2004-12-31 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:09 UTCUpdated Record last modified

allwebscripts mysqlguest 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 mysqlguest || rpm -q mysqlguest || mysqlguest --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-2004-2138?

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

Is CVE-2004-2138 being exploited?

CVE-2004-2138 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-2004-2138 affect?

CVE-2004-2138 affects mysqlguest. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in AWSguest.php in AllWebScripts MySQLGuest allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML and PHP code via the (1) Name, (2) Email, (3) Homepage or (4) Comments field.

How urgent is CVE-2004-2138?

Priority 52/100. Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

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