CVE-2004-1605: SalesLogix 6.1 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication by modifying the slxweb cookie to set user=Adm

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HIGH 7.5MITIGATEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-1605 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting saleslogix, saleslogix. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SalesLogix 6.1 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication by modifying the slxweb cookie to set user=Admin, teams=ADMIN!, and usertype=Administrator.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.1% (top 18%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-10-14
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: best software · saleslogix corporation

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2004-10-14 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:08 UTCUpdated Record last modified

best software saleslogix MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy saleslogix || rpm -q saleslogix || saleslogix --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

saleslogix corporation saleslogix DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2000.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2000.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy saleslogix || rpm -q saleslogix || saleslogix --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2000.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison saleslogix sudo apt install saleslogix=<VERSION_BEFORE_2000.0> sudo apt-mark hold saleslogix

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list saleslogix sudo dnf downgrade saleslogix-<VERSION_BEFORE_2000.0> sudo dnf versionlock add saleslogix

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2004-1605?

saleslogix: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; saleslogix: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2004-1605 being exploited?

CVE-2004-1605 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2004-1605 affect?

CVE-2004-1605 affects saleslogix, saleslogix. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SalesLogix 6.1 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication by modifying the slxweb cookie to set user=Admin, teams=ADMIN!, and usertype=Administrator.

How urgent is CVE-2004-1605?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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