How severe is CVE-2004-1852?

CVE-2004-1852 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2004-1852 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-1852?

CVE-2004-1852 affects Solarwinds Dameware Mini Remote Control. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1852?

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

When was CVE-2004-1852 published?

CVE-2004-1852 was published on 2004-03-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-1852

CVE-2004-1852 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Solarwinds Dameware Mini Remote Control 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-319.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-319
Affected product: Solarwinds Dameware Mini Remote Control
Published: 2004-03-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

DameWare Mini Remote Control 3.x before 3.74 and 4.x before 4.2 transmits the Blowfish encryption key in plaintext, which allows remote attackers to gain sensitive information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1852?: DameWare Mini Remote Control 3.x before 3.74 and 4.x before 4.2 transmits the Blowfish encryption key in plaintext, which allows remote attackers to gain sensitive information.
How severe is CVE-2004-1852?: CVE-2004-1852 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-1852 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1852?: CVE-2004-1852 affects Solarwinds Dameware Mini Remote Control. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1852?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-1852 published?: CVE-2004-1852 was published on 2004-03-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:dameware_mini_remote_control:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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