CVE-2004-2160: Format string vulnerability in xml_elem.c for XMLStarlet Command Line XML Toolkit 0.9.3 may allow attackers to

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MEDIUM 6.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-2160 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting command line xml toolkit. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Format string vulnerability in xml_elem.c for XMLStarlet Command Line XML Toolkit 0.9.3 may allow attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.4 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.7% (top 23%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: xmlstarlet

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

xmlstarlet command line xml toolkit DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.9.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.9.3

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy command-line-xml-toolkit || rpm -q command-line-xml-toolkit || command-line-xml-toolkit --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.9.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison command-line-xml-toolkit sudo apt install command-line-xml-toolkit=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.9.3> sudo apt-mark hold command-line-xml-toolkit

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

dnf --showduplicates list command-line-xml-toolkit sudo dnf downgrade command-line-xml-toolkit-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.9.3> sudo dnf versionlock add command-line-xml-toolkit

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2004-2160?

command line xml toolkit: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2004-2160 being exploited?

CVE-2004-2160 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-2004-2160 affect?

CVE-2004-2160 affects command line xml toolkit. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). Format string vulnerability in xml_elem.c for XMLStarlet Command Line XML Toolkit 0.9.3 may allow attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code.

How urgent is CVE-2004-2160?

Priority 42/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

CVE-2004-2159 HIGH 10.0 DOWNGRADE Multiple buffer overflows in XMLStarlet Command Line XML Toolkit 0.9.3 have unknown impact and attack vectors
CVE-2004-0989 HIGH 10.0 DOWNGRADE DOWNGRADE Multiple buffer overflows in libXML 2.6.12 and 2.6.13 (libxml2), and possibly other versions, may allow remote

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