How severe is CVE-2004-0939?

CVE-2004-0939 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2004-0939 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-0939?

CVE-2004-0939 affects Neoteris Instant Virtual Extranet. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0939?

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

When was CVE-2004-0939 published?

CVE-2004-0939 was published on 2005-02-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-0939

CVE-2004-0939 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Neoteris Instant Virtual Extranet 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: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Neoteris Instant Virtual Extranet
Published: 2005-02-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

changepassword.cgi in Neoteris Instant Virtual Extranet (IVE) 3.x and 4.x, with LDAP authentication or NT domain authentication enabled, does not limit the number of times a bad password can be entered, which allows remote attackers to guess passwords via a brute force attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0939?: changepassword.cgi in Neoteris Instant Virtual Extranet (IVE) 3.x and 4.x, with LDAP authentication or NT domain authentication enabled, does not limit the number of times a bad password can be entered, which allows remote attackers to guess passwords via a brute force attack.
How severe is CVE-2004-0939?: CVE-2004-0939 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-0939 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0939?: CVE-2004-0939 affects Neoteris Instant Virtual Extranet. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0939?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-0939 published?: CVE-2004-0939 was published on 2005-02-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:neoteris:instant_virtual_extranet:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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