How severe is CVE-2004-2440?

CVE-2004-2440 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2004-2440 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-2440?

CVE-2004-2440 primarily affects Proxytunnel. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2440?

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

When was CVE-2004-2440 published?

CVE-2004-2440 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-2440

CVE-2004-2440 is a low-severity vulnerability in Proxytunnel 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% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Proxytunnel
Published: 2004-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in cmdline.c in proxytunnel 1.1.3 and earlier allows local users to obtain proxy credentials (username or password) of other users.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2440?: Unspecified vulnerability in cmdline.c in proxytunnel 1.1.3 and earlier allows local users to obtain proxy credentials (username or password) of other users.
How severe is CVE-2004-2440?: CVE-2004-2440 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2004-2440 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-2440?: CVE-2004-2440 primarily affects Proxytunnel. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2440?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-2440 published?: CVE-2004-2440 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:proxytunnel:proxytunnel:1.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:proxytunnel:proxytunnel:1.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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