CVE-2004-0798

CVE-2004-0798 is a high-severity vulnerability in Progress Whatsup Gold with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 63% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in the _maincfgret.cgi script for Ipswitch WhatsUp Gold before 8.03 Hotfix 1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long instancename parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0798?
Buffer overflow in the _maincfgret.cgi script for Ipswitch WhatsUp Gold before 8.03 Hotfix 1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long instancename parameter.
How severe is CVE-2004-0798?
CVE-2004-0798 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2004-0798 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 63% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0798?
CVE-2004-0798 primarily affects Progress Whatsup Gold. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0798?
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-2004-0798 published?
CVE-2004-0798 was published on 2004-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

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