How severe is CVE-2004-2421?

CVE-2004-2421 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2004-2421 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-2421?

CVE-2004-2421 primarily affects Hitachi Jp1 P-1b41-9461. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2421?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2004-2421 published?

CVE-2004-2421 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-2421

CVE-2004-2421 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Hitachi Jp1 P-1b41-9461 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hitachi Jp1 P-1b41-9461
Published: 2004-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unknown vulnerability in Hitachi Job Management Partner (JP1) JP1/File Transmission Server/FTP 6 and 7, when running on HP-UX in trusted mode, allows attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrator rights.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2421?: Unknown vulnerability in Hitachi Job Management Partner (JP1) JP1/File Transmission Server/FTP 6 and 7, when running on HP-UX in trusted mode, allows attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrator rights.
How severe is CVE-2004-2421?: CVE-2004-2421 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2004-2421 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-2421?: CVE-2004-2421 primarily affects Hitachi Jp1 P-1b41-9461. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2421?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2004-2421 published?: CVE-2004-2421 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:h:hitachi:jp1_p-1b41-9461:06_00_h:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hitachi:jp1_p-1b41-9461:06_01_d:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hitachi:jp1_p-1b41-9461:06_02-b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hitachi:jp1_p-1b41-9461:06_02_c:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hitachi:jp1_p-1b41-9471:07_00_a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hitachi:jp1_p-1b41-9471:07_10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hitachi:jp1_p-1b41-9471:07_10_a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hitachi:jp1_p-1j41-9471:07_00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hitachi:jp1_p-1j41-9471:07_10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hitachi:jp1_p-1j41-9471:07_10_a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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