CVE-2004-1973

CVE-2004-1973 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Digi Www Server 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

Description

DiGi Web Server allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via an HTTP GET request that contains a large number of / (slash) characters, which consumes resources when DiGi converts the slashes to \ (backslash) characters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1973?
DiGi Web Server allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via an HTTP GET request that contains a large number of / (slash) characters, which consumes resources when DiGi converts the slashes to \ (backslash) characters.
How severe is CVE-2004-1973?
CVE-2004-1973 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-1973 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1973?
CVE-2004-1973 primarily affects Digi Www Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1973?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-1973 published?
CVE-2004-1973 was published on 2004-04-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)