How severe is CVE-2004-1313?

CVE-2004-1313 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2004-1313 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-1313?

CVE-2004-1313 affects Webroot Software My Firewall Plus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1313?

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-2004-1313 published?

CVE-2004-1313 was published on 2005-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-1313

CVE-2004-1313 is a high-severity vulnerability in Webroot Software My Firewall Plus with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Webroot Software My Firewall Plus
Published: 2005-01-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Smc.exe process in My Firewall Plus 5.0 build 1117, and possibly other versions, does not drop privileges before invoking help, which allows local users to gain privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1313?: The Smc.exe process in My Firewall Plus 5.0 build 1117, and possibly other versions, does not drop privileges before invoking help, which allows local users to gain privileges.
How severe is CVE-2004-1313?: CVE-2004-1313 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2004-1313 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1313?: CVE-2004-1313 affects Webroot Software My Firewall Plus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1313?: 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-2004-1313 published?: CVE-2004-1313 was published on 2005-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:webroot_software:my_firewall_plus:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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