CVE-2004-2317: Information leak in Mbedthis AppWeb HTTP server 1.0 through 1.1.2 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-2317 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.

Information leak in Mbedthis AppWeb HTTP server 1.0 through 1.1.2 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a user message that is generated when Mbedthis denies access.

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	1.2% (top 32%)
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 · 1.0.2 · 1.0.3 · 1.0.4 · 1.1 · 1.1.1 · 1.1.2

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2004-2317?

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

Is CVE-2004-2317 being exploited?

CVE-2004-2317 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-2004-2317 affect?

CVE-2004-2317 affects mbedthis appweb http server. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Information leak in Mbedthis AppWeb HTTP server 1.0 through 1.1.2 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a user message that is generated when Mbedthis denies access.

How urgent is CVE-2004-2317?

Priority 34/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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