Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2004-0204?

Affected: Weblogic Server (Bea) versions 8.1, 8.1-sp1, 8.1-sp2; J Builder (Borland Software); Crystal Enterprise (Businessobjects) versions 10, 9, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2004-0204 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2004-0204 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2004-0204?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2004-0204?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2004-0204 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2004-0204

HighPublic exploit

Published Aug 6, 2004 · Updated Apr 15, 2026

Key Facts

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CVE-2004-0204 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting Weblogic Server (Bea), J Builder (Borland Software), Crystal Enterprise (Businessobjects) and 6 more products.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v2

7.5

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

72%

Higher than 99.4% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the web viewers for Business Objects Crystal Reports 9 and 10, and Crystal Enterprise 9 or 10, as used in Visual Studio .NET 2003 and Outlook 2003 with Business Contact Manager, Microsoft Business Solutions CRM 1.2, and other products, allows remote attackers to read and delete arbitrary files via ".." sequences in the dynamicimag argument to crystalimagehandler.aspx.

Affected Products

19 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Weblogic ServerBea	8.1, 8.1-sp1, 8.1-sp2	n/a
J BuilderBorland Software	See advisory	n/a
Crystal EnterpriseBusinessobjects	10, 9	n/a
Crystal Enterprise Java SdkBusinessobjects	8.5	n/a
Crystal Enterprise RasBusinessobjects	8.5	n/a

4 more affected products in the full CVE brief

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Aug 6, 2004
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026

References

patch10260
exploitExploitDB-24077
other20040502 Crystal Reports Vulnerabilities
other20040608 Vulnerability: Arbitrary File Access & DoS in Crystal Reports
otherMS04-017

5 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

Directory traversal vulnerability in the web viewers for Business Objects Crystal Reports 9 and 10, and Crystal Enterprise 9 or 10, as used in Visual Studio .NET 2003 and Outlook 2003 with Business Contact Manager, Microsoft Business Solutions CRM 1.2, and other products, allows remote attackers to read and delete arb…
Affected: Weblogic Server (Bea) versions 8.1, 8.1-sp1, 8.1-sp2; J Builder (Borland Software); Crystal Enterprise (Businessobjects) versions 10, 9, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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