CVE-2004-2398: Netenberg Fantastico De Luxe 2.8 uses database file names that contain the associated usernames, which allows

Routine

LOW 2.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-2398 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting fantastico de luxe. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Netenberg Fantastico De Luxe 2.8 uses database file names that contain the associated usernames, which allows local users to determine valid usernames and conduct brute force attacks by reading the file names from /var/lib/mysql, which is assigned world-readable permissions by cPanel 9.3.0 R5.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.1 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 72%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: netenberg

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

netenberg fantastico de luxe DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.8

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.8

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy fantastico-de-luxe || rpm -q fantastico-de-luxe || fantastico-de-luxe --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison fantastico-de-luxe sudo apt install fantastico-de-luxe=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.8> sudo apt-mark hold fantastico-de-luxe

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

dnf --showduplicates list fantastico-de-luxe sudo dnf downgrade fantastico-de-luxe-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.8> sudo dnf versionlock add fantastico-de-luxe

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-2004-2398?

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

Is CVE-2004-2398 being exploited?

CVE-2004-2398 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-2004-2398 affect?

CVE-2004-2398 affects fantastico de luxe. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). Netenberg Fantastico De Luxe 2.8 uses database file names that contain the associated usernames, which allows local users to determine valid usernames and conduct brute force attacks by reading the file names from /var/lib/mysql, which is a

How urgent is CVE-2004-2398?

Priority 14/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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