CVE-2004-2725: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Aztek Forum 4.0 allow remote attackers to inject arbitr

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MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-2725 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting aztek forum. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Aztek Forum 4.0 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the search parameter in (a) search.php, (2) the email parameter in (b) subscribe.php, and (3) the return and (4) title parameters in (c) forum_2.php.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.8% (top 22%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2004-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: aztek forum

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 22:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: 4.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy aztek-forum || rpm -q aztek-forum || aztek-forum --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison aztek-forum sudo apt install aztek-forum=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0> sudo apt-mark hold aztek-forum

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

dnf --showduplicates list aztek-forum sudo dnf downgrade aztek-forum-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0> sudo dnf versionlock add aztek-forum

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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Aztek Forum 4.0 - Multiple Input Validation Vulnerabilities

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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-2004-2725?

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

Is CVE-2004-2725 being exploited?

CVE-2004-2725 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-2004-2725 affect?

CVE-2004-2725 affects aztek forum. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Aztek Forum 4.0 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the search parameter in (a) search.php, (2) the email parameter in (b) subscribe.php, and (3) the r

How urgent is CVE-2004-2725?

Priority 40/100. Public exploit reference

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