CVE-2004-2268: PimenGest2 before 1.1.1 allows remote attackers to obtain the database password via debug information in rowLa

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-2268 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting pimengest2. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PimenGest2 before 1.1.1 allows remote attackers to obtain the database password via debug information in rowLatex.inc.php.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.1% (top 18%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: pimentech

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

pimentech pimengest2 DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.10.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.10.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy pimengest2 || rpm -q pimengest2 || pimengest2 --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.10.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison pimengest2 sudo apt install pimengest2=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.10.1> sudo apt-mark hold pimengest2

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

dnf --showduplicates list pimengest2 sudo dnf downgrade pimengest2-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.10.1> sudo dnf versionlock add pimengest2

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-2004-2268?

pimengest2: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2004-2268 being exploited?

CVE-2004-2268 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-2004-2268 affect?

CVE-2004-2268 affects pimengest2. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). PimenGest2 before 1.1.1 allows remote attackers to obtain the database password via debug information in rowLatex.inc.php.

How urgent is CVE-2004-2268?

Priority 38/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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