CVE-2004-0490: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2004-0490: cPanel, when compiling Apache 1.3.29 and PHP with the mod_phpsuexec option, does not set the --enable-disca...

cPanel, when compiling Apache 1.3.29 and PHP with the mod_phpsuexec option, does not set the --enable-discard-path option, which causes php to use the SCRIPT_FILENAME variable to find and execute a script instead of the PATH_TRANSLATED variable, which allows local users to execute arbitrary PHP code as other users via a URL that references the attacker's script after the user's script, which executes the attacker's script with the user's privileges, a different vulnerability than CVE-2004-0529.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 00:17 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This issue affects older cPanel-hosted shared servers built with Apache 1.3.29, PHP, and mod_phpsuexec. A local hosting user could cause their PHP code to run with another user's privileges, breaking account isolation. The bundle does not provide a CVSS score, affected version range beyond the described build condition, or evidence of active exploitation. Exposure is most likely on legacy shared-hosting systems using cPanel-compiled Apache 1.3.29 and PHP with mod_phpsuexec. The source bundle lists vendor/product as n/a, so precise supported product ranges are not established from the provided evidence. Treat this as a high-priority legacy shared-hosting isolation risk if the affected cPanel build exists. For modern environments without Apache 1.3.29, PHP mod_phpsuexec, or local multi-tenant users, urgency is lower but inventory confirmation is still important. Mitigation focus: Identify any legacy cPanel Apache 1.3.29/PHP mod_phpsuexec hosts.; Check cPanel vendor guidance and historical bug references before changing builds.; Ensure PHP/Apache builds include discard-path behavior where vendor-supported..

Prepared: Jun 30, 2026, 05:41 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jun 3, 2004, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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cpanel-modphpsuexec-execute-commands(16239)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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