CVE-2004-2214: Mbedthis AppWeb HTTP server before 1.1.3 allows remote attackers to bypass access restrictions via a URI with

Q: How do I fix CVE-2004-2214?

appweb http server: upgrade to 1.1.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2004-2214 being exploited?

CVE-2004-2214 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2004-2214 affect?

CVE-2004-2214 affects appweb http server. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Mbedthis AppWeb HTTP server before 1.1.3 allows remote attackers to bypass access restrictions via a URI with mixed case characters.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2004-2214?

Priority 61/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2004-2214 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting appweb http server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Mbedthis AppWeb HTTP server before 1.1.3 allows remote attackers to bypass access restrictions via a URI with mixed case characters.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.7% (top 14%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-178
Published	2004-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mbedthis

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

mbedthis appweb http server UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.1.3

Fixed in: 1.1.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy appweb-http-server || rpm -q appweb-http-server || appweb-http-server --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.1.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade appweb-http-server

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade appweb-http-server

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2004-2214?

appweb http server: upgrade to 1.1.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2004-2214 being exploited?

CVE-2004-2214 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-2004-2214 affect?

CVE-2004-2214 affects appweb http server. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Mbedthis AppWeb HTTP server before 1.1.3 allows remote attackers to bypass access restrictions via a URI with mixed case characters.

How urgent is CVE-2004-2214?

Priority 61/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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