CVE-2004-0695Webstar Vulnerability
Stack-based buffer overflow in the FTP service for 4D WebSTAR 5.3.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long FTP command.
Published Jul 27, 2004 · Updated Apr 15, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2004-0695 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting Webstar (4d).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 38% 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 public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v2
7.5
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
38%
Higher than 98.5% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
ATLAS score
55/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
Public exploit code
3
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisoryA071304-1
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the FTP service for 4D WebSTAR 5.3.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long FTP command.
Affected Products
9 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Webstar4d | 4.0, 5.2, 5.2.1, 5.2.2, 5.2.3, 5.2.4, 5.3, 5.3.1 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jul 27, 2004
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026
References
- advisoryA071304-1
- exploitMSF webstar_ftp_user.rb
- exploitExploitDB-16872
- exploitExploitDB-9928
- other4dwebstar-long-ftp-bo(16686)
FAQ
Common Questions.
Stack-based buffer overflow in the FTP service for 4D WebSTAR 5.3.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long FTP command.
Affected: Webstar (4d) versions 4.0, 5.2, 5.2.1, 5.2.2, 5.2.3, 5.2.4, 5.3, 5.3.1. 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 public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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