CVE-2004-2183: Unknown vulnerability in WeHelpBUS 0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary shell commands via the que

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-2183 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting wehelpbus. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Unknown vulnerability in WeHelpBUS 0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary shell commands via the query string.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.8% (top 21%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: wehelpbus

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

wehelpbus wehelpbus DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison wehelpbus sudo apt install wehelpbus=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1> sudo apt-mark hold wehelpbus

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

dnf --showduplicates list wehelpbus sudo dnf downgrade wehelpbus-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add wehelpbus

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.

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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-2004-2183?

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

Is CVE-2004-2183 being exploited?

CVE-2004-2183 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-2004-2183 affect?

CVE-2004-2183 affects wehelpbus. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Unknown vulnerability in WeHelpBUS 0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary shell commands via the query string.

How urgent is CVE-2004-2183?

Priority 46/100. High severity

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