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CVE-2004-1998 is an information disclosure issue in the Php-Nuke Downloads module. A malformed request can make the site show a PHP error containing the server’s full filesystem path. This is usually not a standalone breach, but it can help attackers map legacy infrastructure for follow-on attacks. Exposure is most likely limited to legacy, internet-facing Php-Nuke 6.x through 7.2 sites with the Downloads module enabled and PHP errors visible to users. Modern stacks are unlikely to be affected unless they still run this old application. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item. It does not have confirmed active exploitation in the supplied sources, but affected systems are very old and may carry broader unsupported-software risk beyond this single CVE. Mitigation focus: Identify and retire unsupported Php-Nuke 6.x through 7.2 installations.; Check current project or vendor guidance for any supported fix or workaround.; Disable public PHP error display where operationally feasible..
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