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CVE-2004-1405

MediaWiki 1.3.8 and earlier, when used with Apache mod_mime, does not properly handle files with two file extensions, such as .php.rar, which allows remote attackers to upload and execute arbitrary code.

Severity
High 7.5
Published
31 Dec 2004
Last changed
16 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
21 Oct 2026
Exploit chance
5.2% in the next 30 daysHigher than 92% of CVEs. EPSS by FIRST, 12 Nov 2026
Attack
Over the network · No login needed
Attacker can
Read some data · Change some data · Slow it down
CVSS vector
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
MediaWikiServers and applications · cpe:a:mediawiki:mediawiki
  • Version 1.3.11
  • Version 1.3.10
  • Version 1.3.8
  • Version 1.3.7
All 11 release lines
  • Version 1.3
  • Version 1.3.1
  • Version 1.3.2
  • Version 1.3.3
  • Version 1.3.4
  • Version 1.3.5
  • Version 1.3.6
  • Version 1.3.7
  • Version 1.3.8
  • Version 1.3.10
  • Version 1.3.11

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2004-1405
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2004-1405