How severe is CVE-2004-0050?

CVE-2004-0050 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2004-0050 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-0050?

CVE-2004-0050 affects Verity Ultraseek. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0050?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2004-0050 published?

CVE-2004-0050 was published on 2004-06-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-0050

CVE-2004-0050 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Verity Ultraseek with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Verity Ultraseek
Published: 2004-06-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Verity Ultraseek before 5.2.2 allows remote attackers to obtain the full pathname of the document root via an MS-DOS device name in the web search option, such as (1) NUL, (2) CON, (3) AUX, (4) COM1, (5) COM2, and others.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0050?: Verity Ultraseek before 5.2.2 allows remote attackers to obtain the full pathname of the document root via an MS-DOS device name in the web search option, such as (1) NUL, (2) CON, (3) AUX, (4) COM1, (5) COM2, and others.
How severe is CVE-2004-0050?: CVE-2004-0050 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-0050 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0050?: CVE-2004-0050 affects Verity Ultraseek. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0050?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-0050 published?: CVE-2004-0050 was published on 2004-06-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:verity:ultraseek:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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