Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2004-1263 is a local privilege-risk issue in ChangePassword 0.8. If its changepassword.cgi component is installed with setuid privileges, a local user may be able to run unintended code through PATH environment manipulation. Business urgency depends on whether this old component still exists on managed hosts. Exposure appears limited to hosts running ChangePassword 0.8 with changepassword.cgi installed setuid and accessible to local users. The bundle does not provide CPEs, deployment prevalence, or vendor-fixed version data, so asset validation is required. Treat as targeted legacy-risk cleanup unless asset discovery finds exposed setuid deployments. If present on shared or multi-user systems, prioritize remediation because a local user boundary may be bypassed. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for ChangePassword 0.8 and changepassword.cgi.; Disable setuid installation where business function permits.; Restrict local account access on affected hosts..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- changepassword-gain-privileges(18593)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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