How severe is CVE-2004-1715?

CVE-2004-1715 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2004-1715 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-2004-1715?

CVE-2004-1715 primarily affects Clearswift Mimesweeper For Web. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1715?

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

When was CVE-2004-1715 published?

CVE-2004-1715 was published on 2004-08-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-1715

CVE-2004-1715 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Clearswift Mimesweeper For Web 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% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Clearswift Mimesweeper For Web
Published: 2004-08-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in MIMEsweeper for Web before 5.0.4 allows remote attackers or local users to read arbitrary files via "..\\", "..\", and similar dot dot sequences in the URL.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1715?: Directory traversal vulnerability in MIMEsweeper for Web before 5.0.4 allows remote attackers or local users to read arbitrary files via "..\\", "..\", and similar dot dot sequences in the URL.
How severe is CVE-2004-1715?: CVE-2004-1715 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-1715 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-2004-1715?: CVE-2004-1715 primarily affects Clearswift Mimesweeper For Web. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1715?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-1715 published?: CVE-2004-1715 was published on 2004-08-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:clearswift:mimesweeper_for_web:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:clearswift:mimesweeper_for_web:5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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