How severe is CVE-2004-0273?

CVE-2004-0273 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2004-0273 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-0273?

CVE-2004-0273 primarily affects Realnetworks Realone Desktop Manager. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0273?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2004-0273 published?

CVE-2004-0273 was published on 2004-11-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-0273

CVE-2004-0273 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Realnetworks Realone Desktop Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Realnetworks Realone Desktop Manager
Published: 2004-11-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in RealOne Player, RealOne Player 2.0, and RealOne Enterprise Desktop allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary files via an RMP file that contains .. (dot dot) sequences in a .rjs skin file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0273?: Directory traversal vulnerability in RealOne Player, RealOne Player 2.0, and RealOne Enterprise Desktop allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary files via an RMP file that contains .. (dot dot) sequences in a .rjs skin file.
How severe is CVE-2004-0273?: CVE-2004-0273 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2004-0273 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0273?: CVE-2004-0273 primarily affects Realnetworks Realone Desktop Manager. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0273?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2004-0273 published?: CVE-2004-0273 was published on 2004-11-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realone_desktop_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realone_enterprise_desktop:6.0.11.774:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realone_player:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realone_player:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realone_player:2.0:*:win:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realone_player:6.0.11.818:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realone_player:6.0.11.830:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realone_player:6.0.11.841:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realone_player:6.0.11.853:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realone_player:6.0.11.868:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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