PatchTheCVECVE-2004-1706: The U.S
CVE-2004-1706 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting usr808054. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The U.S. Robotics USR808054 wireless access point allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via an HTTP GET request with a long version string.
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 | 3.4% (top 11%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2004-08-02 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2004-1706?
usr808054: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2004-1706 being exploited?
CVE-2004-1706 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-2004-1706 affect?
CVE-2004-1706 affects usr808054. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The U.S. Robotics USR808054 wireless access point allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via an HTTP GET request with a long version string.
How urgent is CVE-2004-1706?
Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference