CVE-2004-0044
CVE-2004-0044 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Personal Assistant with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Cisco Personal Assistant
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Cisco Personal Assistant 1.4(1) and 1.4(2) disables password authentication when "Allow Only Cisco CallManager Users" is enabled and the Corporate Directory settings refer to the directory service being used by Cisco CallManager, which allows remote attackers to gain access with a valid username.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2004-0044?
- Cisco Personal Assistant 1.4(1) and 1.4(2) disables password authentication when "Allow Only Cisco CallManager Users" is enabled and the Corporate Directory settings refer to the directory service being used by Cisco CallManager, which allows remote attackers to gain access with a valid username.
- How severe is CVE-2004-0044?
- CVE-2004-0044 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2004-0044 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2004-0044?
- CVE-2004-0044 primarily affects Cisco Personal Assistant. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2004-0044?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2004-0044 published?
- CVE-2004-0044 was published on 2004-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-sa-20040108-pa.shtml
- http://www.osvdb.org/3430
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9384
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/14172
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:personal_assistant:1.4\(1\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:personal_assistant:1.4\(2\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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