CVE-2004-1541

CVE-2004-1541 is a high-severity vulnerability in Van Dyke Technologies Securecrt 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

Description

SecureCRT 4.0, 4.1, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a telnet:// URL that uses the /F option to specify a configuration file on a samba share.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1541?
SecureCRT 4.0, 4.1, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a telnet:// URL that uses the /F option to specify a configuration file on a samba share.
How severe is CVE-2004-1541?
CVE-2004-1541 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2004-1541 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1541?
CVE-2004-1541 primarily affects Van Dyke Technologies Securecrt. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1541?
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-2004-1541 published?
CVE-2004-1541 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (14)

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