How severe is CVE-2004-1321?

CVE-2004-1321 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2004-1321 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-1321?

CVE-2004-1321 affects Asante Fm2008 Managed Ethernet Switch. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1321?

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-2004-1321 published?

CVE-2004-1321 was published on 2004-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-1321

CVE-2004-1321 is a high-severity vulnerability in Asante Fm2008 Managed Ethernet Switch with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Asante Fm2008 Managed Ethernet Switch
Published: 2004-12-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The configuration backup in Asante FM2008 running firmware 1.06 stores the username and password in cleartext, which could allow remote attackers to gain unauthorized access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1321?: The configuration backup in Asante FM2008 running firmware 1.06 stores the username and password in cleartext, which could allow remote attackers to gain unauthorized access.
How severe is CVE-2004-1321?: CVE-2004-1321 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2004-1321 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1321?: CVE-2004-1321 affects Asante Fm2008 Managed Ethernet Switch. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1321?: 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-2004-1321 published?: CVE-2004-1321 was published on 2004-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110312733624864&w=2

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:h:asante:fm2008_managed_ethernet_switch:1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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