How severe is CVE-2004-1698?

CVE-2004-1698 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2004-1698 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-1698?

CVE-2004-1698 affects Leadmind Popmessenger. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1698?

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

When was CVE-2004-1698 published?

CVE-2004-1698 was published on 2004-09-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-1698

CVE-2004-1698 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Leadmind Popmessenger 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: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Leadmind Popmessenger
Published: 2004-09-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Base64 function in PopMessenger 1.60 (before 20 Sep 2004) and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via invalid characters in a message, which causes several alert dialogs to be displayed and leads to a crash.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1698?: The Base64 function in PopMessenger 1.60 (before 20 Sep 2004) and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via invalid characters in a message, which causes several alert dialogs to be displayed and leads to a crash.
How severe is CVE-2004-1698?: CVE-2004-1698 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-1698 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1698?: CVE-2004-1698 affects Leadmind Popmessenger. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1698?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-1698 published?: CVE-2004-1698 was published on 2004-09-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:leadmind:popmessenger:1.60:*:*:*:*:*:*:*