CVE-2004-2203: Ansel 1.2 through 2.0 uses insecure default permissions, which allows remote attackers to gain access to web r

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-2203 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting ansel. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Ansel 1.2 through 2.0 uses insecure default permissions, which allows remote attackers to gain access to web readable directories.

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	1.5% (top 25%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ansel

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

ansel ansel DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.2 · 1.3 · 1.4 · 2.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.2

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison ansel sudo apt install ansel=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2> sudo apt-mark hold ansel

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

dnf --showduplicates list ansel sudo dnf downgrade ansel-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2> sudo dnf versionlock add ansel

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-2004-2203?

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

Is CVE-2004-2203 being exploited?

CVE-2004-2203 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-2004-2203 affect?

CVE-2004-2203 affects ansel. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Ansel 1.2 through 2.0 uses insecure default permissions, which allows remote attackers to gain access to web readable directories.

How urgent is CVE-2004-2203?

Priority 45/100. High severity

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CVE-2004-2266 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE SQL injection vulnerability in Ansel 2.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to modify SQL statements via the

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