How severe is CVE-2004-0698?

CVE-2004-0698 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2004-0698 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-0698?

CVE-2004-0698 primarily affects 4d Webstar. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0698?

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

When was CVE-2004-0698 published?

CVE-2004-0698 was published on 2004-07-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-0698

CVE-2004-0698 is a low-severity vulnerability in 4d Webstar with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: 4d Webstar
Published: 2004-07-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

4D WebSTAR 5.3.2 and earlier allows local users to read and modify arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0698?: 4D WebSTAR 5.3.2 and earlier allows local users to read and modify arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
How severe is CVE-2004-0698?: CVE-2004-0698 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2004-0698 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0698?: CVE-2004-0698 primarily affects 4d Webstar. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0698?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-0698 published?: CVE-2004-0698 was published on 2004-07-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:4d:webstar:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:4d:webstar:5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:4d:webstar:5.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:4d:webstar:5.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:4d:webstar:5.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:4d:webstar:5.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:4d:webstar:5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:4d:webstar:5.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:4d:webstar:5.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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