CVE-2004-1612: Directory traversal vulnerability in SalesLogix 6.1 allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary files via a .

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-1612 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting saleslogix. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in SalesLogix 6.1 allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a ProcessQueueFile request.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	3.3% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-10-18
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: 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

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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: best software SalesLogix 2000.0 - Multiple Vulnerabilities
Exploit-DB: SLX Server 6.1 - Arbitrary File Creation

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2004-1612?

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

Is CVE-2004-1612 being exploited?

CVE-2004-1612 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-2004-1612 affect?

CVE-2004-1612 affects saleslogix. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in SalesLogix 6.1 allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a ProcessQueueFile request.

How urgent is CVE-2004-1612?

Priority 45/100. Public exploit reference

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