How severe is CVE-2004-2436?

CVE-2004-2436 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2004-2436 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-2436?

CVE-2004-2436 primarily affects Broadcom Common Services. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2436?

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

When was CVE-2004-2436 published?

CVE-2004-2436 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-2436

CVE-2004-2436 is a low-severity vulnerability in Broadcom Common Services with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Broadcom Common Services
Published: 2004-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Computer Associates Unicenter Common Services 3.0 and earlier stores the database "SA" password in cleartext in the TndAddNspTmp.bat file, which could allow local users to gain privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2436?: Computer Associates Unicenter Common Services 3.0 and earlier stores the database "SA" password in cleartext in the TndAddNspTmp.bat file, which could allow local users to gain privileges.
How severe is CVE-2004-2436?: CVE-2004-2436 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2004-2436 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-2436?: CVE-2004-2436 primarily affects Broadcom Common Services. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2436?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-2436 published?: CVE-2004-2436 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:common_services:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:common_services:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:common_services:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:common_services:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:common_services:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:common_services:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:unicenter_network_and_systems_management:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:unicenter_serviceplus_service_desk:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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