CVE-2004-2763

CVE-2004-2763 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sun Iplanet Web Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-16.

Key facts

Description

The default configuration of Sun ONE/iPlanet Web Server 4.1 SP1 through SP12 and 6.0 SP1 through SP5 responds to the HTTP TRACE request, which can allow remote attackers to steal information using cross-site tracing (XST) attacks in applications that are vulnerable to cross-site scripting.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2763?
The default configuration of Sun ONE/iPlanet Web Server 4.1 SP1 through SP12 and 6.0 SP1 through SP5 responds to the HTTP TRACE request, which can allow remote attackers to steal information using cross-site tracing (XST) attacks in applications that are vulnerable to cross-site scripting.
How severe is CVE-2004-2763?
CVE-2004-2763 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-2763 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-2763?
CVE-2004-2763 primarily affects Sun Iplanet Web Server. In total, 47 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2763?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-2763 published?
CVE-2004-2763 was published on 2009-06-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (47)

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