PatchTheCVECVE-2004-1814: Directory traversal vulnerability in VocalTec VGW4/8 Gateway 8.0 allows remote attackers to read protected fil
CVE-2004-1814 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting vgw4 8 telephony gateway. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Directory traversal vulnerability in VocalTec VGW4/8 Gateway 8.0 allows remote attackers to read protected files via .. (dot dot) sequences in an HTTP request, as demonstrated using home.asp.
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 | 1.8% (top 21%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2004-12-31 |
| 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-2004-1814?
vgw4 8 telephony gateway: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2004-1814 being exploited?
CVE-2004-1814 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-2004-1814 affect?
CVE-2004-1814 affects vgw4 8 telephony gateway. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in VocalTec VGW4/8 Gateway 8.0 allows remote attackers to read protected files via .. (dot dot) sequences in an HTTP request, as demonstrated using home.asp.
How urgent is CVE-2004-1814?
Priority 42/100. Public exploit reference
Related CVEs
- CVE-2004-1813 HIGH 7.5 MITIGATE VocalTec VGW4/8 Gateway 8.0 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via an HTTP request to home.asp w