PatchTheCVECVE-2004-1749: Attack Mitigator IPS 5500 3.11.008, and possibly other versions, when configured in a one-armed routing config
CVE-2004-1749 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting attack mitigator. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Attack Mitigator IPS 5500 3.11.008, and possibly other versions, when configured in a one-armed routing configuration, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a large number of HTTP requests.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.0 (Medium) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.6% (top 24%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2004-07-22 |
| 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-2004-1749?
attack mitigator: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2004-1749 being exploited?
CVE-2004-1749 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-2004-1749 affect?
CVE-2004-1749 affects attack mitigator. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Attack Mitigator IPS 5500 3.11.008, and possibly other versions, when configured in a one-armed routing configuration, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a large number of HTTP requests.
How urgent is CVE-2004-1749?
Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.