CVE-2004-1611: SalesLogix 6.1 does not verify if a user is authenticated before performing sensitive operations, which could

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MEDIUM 5.1MITIGATEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-1611 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.1) affecting saleslogix, saleslogix. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SalesLogix 6.1 does not verify if a user is authenticated before performing sensitive operations, which could allow remote attackers to (1) execute arbitrary SLX commands on the server or spoof the server via a man-in-the-middle (MITM) attack, or (2) obtain the database password via a GetConnection request to TCP port 1707.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.1 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.6% (top 24%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-10-18
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

2004-10-18 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-2004-1611?

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-2004-1611 being exploited?

CVE-2004-1611 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-2004-1611 affect?

CVE-2004-1611 affects saleslogix, saleslogix. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.1). SalesLogix 6.1 does not verify if a user is authenticated before performing sensitive operations, which could allow remote attackers to (1) execute arbitrary SLX commands on the server or spoof the server via a man-in-the-middle (MITM) atta

How urgent is CVE-2004-1611?

Priority 42/100. Public exploit reference

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References

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