How severe is CVE-2004-0577?

CVE-2004-0577 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2004-0577 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-2004-0577?

CVE-2004-0577 primarily affects Qbik Wingate. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0577?

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

When was CVE-2004-0577 published?

CVE-2004-0577 was published on 2004-12-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-0577

CVE-2004-0577 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Qbik Wingate 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: Qbik Wingate
Published: 2004-12-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

WinGate 5.2.3 build 901 and 6.0 beta 2 build 942, and other versions such as 5.0.5, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files from the root directory via a URL request to the wingate-internal directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0577?: WinGate 5.2.3 build 901 and 6.0 beta 2 build 942, and other versions such as 5.0.5, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files from the root directory via a URL request to the wingate-internal directory.
How severe is CVE-2004-0577?: CVE-2004-0577 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-0577 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-2004-0577?: CVE-2004-0577 primarily affects Qbik Wingate. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0577?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-0577 published?: CVE-2004-0577 was published on 2004-12-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:qbik:wingate:5.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:qbik:wingate:5.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:qbik:wingate:6.0_beta_2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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