How severe is CVE-2004-2050?

CVE-2004-2050 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2004-2050 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-2050?

CVE-2004-2050 primarily affects Esesix Thintune Extreme. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2050?

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

When was CVE-2004-2050 published?

CVE-2004-2050 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-2050

CVE-2004-2050 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Esesix Thintune Extreme with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. 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 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Esesix Thintune Extreme
Published: 2004-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

eSeSIX Thintune thin clients running firmware 2.4.38 and earlier allow local users to gain privileges by pressing CTRL-SHIFT-ALT-DEL and entering the "maertsJ" password, which is hard-coded into lshell.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2050?: eSeSIX Thintune thin clients running firmware 2.4.38 and earlier allow local users to gain privileges by pressing CTRL-SHIFT-ALT-DEL and entering the "maertsJ" password, which is hard-coded into lshell.
How severe is CVE-2004-2050?: CVE-2004-2050 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-2050 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-2050?: CVE-2004-2050 primarily affects Esesix Thintune Extreme. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2050?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-2050 published?: CVE-2004-2050 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:h:esesix:thintune_extreme:2.4.38:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:esesix:thintune_l:2.4.38:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:esesix:thintune_m:2.4.38:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:esesix:thintune_mobile:2.4.38:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:esesix:thintune_s:2.4.38:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:esesix:thintune_xm:2.4.38:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:esesix:thintune_xs:2.4.38:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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