CVE-2004-2553: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2004-2553: The Ignition Project ignitionServer 0.1.2 through 0.1.2-R2 allows remote authenticated users with local IRC...

The Ignition Project ignitionServer 0.1.2 through 0.1.2-R2 allows remote authenticated users with local IRC operator privileges to obtain global IRC operator privileges by using the unofficial umode command with the +ORD argument.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 01:29 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2004-2553 is a privilege escalation flaw in The Ignition Project ignitionServer 0.1.2 through 0.1.2-R2. An authenticated IRC user who already has local operator privileges could gain global IRC operator privileges. This matters mainly for organizations still running this legacy IRC server. Exposure appears limited to legacy deployments of The Ignition Project ignitionServer versions 0.1.2 through 0.1.2-R2. The source bundle does not identify broader products, packages, or CPEs. Treat as a targeted legacy-service risk. Prioritize if ignitionServer is still used for operations, communities, or internal communications. Otherwise, document non-exposure and focus on decommissioning unsupported software. Mitigation focus: Identify and retire unsupported ignitionServer deployments where possible.; Check vendor or project guidance for fixed releases or configuration workarounds.; Restrict local IRC operator privileges to trusted administrators only..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 16:46 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Nov 21, 2005, 11:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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ignition-server-gain-privileges(15363)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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