CVE-2004-2315: Mbedthis AppWeb HTTP server before 1.0.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via an e

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-2315 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting mbedthis 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 1.0.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via an empty OPTIONS request.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.7% (top 23%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mbedthis software

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 software mbedthis appweb http server DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0 · 1.0.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

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

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

apt-cache madison mbedthis-appweb-http-server sudo apt install mbedthis-appweb-http-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold mbedthis-appweb-http-server

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

dnf --showduplicates list mbedthis-appweb-http-server sudo dnf downgrade mbedthis-appweb-http-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add mbedthis-appweb-http-server

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-2004-2315?

mbedthis appweb http server: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2004-2315 being exploited?

CVE-2004-2315 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-2004-2315 affect?

CVE-2004-2315 affects mbedthis appweb http server. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Mbedthis AppWeb HTTP server before 1.0.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via an empty OPTIONS request.

How urgent is CVE-2004-2315?

Priority 42/100. Public exploit reference

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