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

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-2266 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.

SQL injection vulnerability in Ansel 2.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to modify SQL statements via the image parameter.

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	1.3% (top 29%)
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: 1.0 · 1.1 · 1.2 · 1.3 · 1.4 · 2.0 · 2.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison ansel sudo apt install ansel=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold ansel

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

dnf --showduplicates list ansel sudo dnf downgrade ansel-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> 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-2004-2266?

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

Is CVE-2004-2266 being exploited?

CVE-2004-2266 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-2004-2266 affect?

CVE-2004-2266 affects ansel. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in Ansel 2.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to modify SQL statements via the image parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2004-2266?

Priority 44/100. High severity

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