How severe is CVE-2004-0190?

CVE-2004-0190 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2004-0190 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-2004-0190?

CVE-2004-0190 primarily affects Symantec Firewall Vpn Appliance 100. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0190?

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-2004-0190 published?

CVE-2004-0190 was published on 2004-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-0190

CVE-2004-0190 is a high-severity vulnerability in Symantec Firewall Vpn Appliance 100 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: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Symantec Firewall Vpn Appliance 100
Published: 2004-03-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Symantec FireWall/VPN Appliance model 200 records a cleartext password for the password administration page, which may be cached on the administrator's local system or in a proxy, which allows attackers to steal the password and gain privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0190?: Symantec FireWall/VPN Appliance model 200 records a cleartext password for the password administration page, which may be cached on the administrator's local system or in a proxy, which allows attackers to steal the password and gain privileges.
How severe is CVE-2004-0190?: CVE-2004-0190 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2004-0190 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-2004-0190?: CVE-2004-0190 primarily affects Symantec Firewall Vpn Appliance 100. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0190?: 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-2004-0190 published?: CVE-2004-0190 was published on 2004-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:h:symantec:firewall_vpn_appliance_100:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:symantec:firewall_vpn_appliance_200:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:symantec:firewall_vpn_appliance_200r:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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