CVE-2004-2473: wmFrog weather monitor 0.1.6 and other versions before 0.2.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files v

Routine

LOW 1.2DOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-2473 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 1.2) affecting wmfrog. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

wmFrog weather monitor 0.1.6 and other versions before 0.2.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	1.2 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 71%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-59
Published	2004-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: wmfrog

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2004-12-31 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:09 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wmfrog wmfrog DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.1.6

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.1.6

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wmfrog || rpm -q wmfrog || wmfrog --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.1.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison wmfrog sudo apt install wmfrog=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1.6> sudo apt-mark hold wmfrog

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list wmfrog sudo dnf downgrade wmfrog-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1.6> sudo dnf versionlock add wmfrog

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2004-2473?

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

Is CVE-2004-2473 being exploited?

CVE-2004-2473 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-2004-2473 affect?

CVE-2004-2473 affects wmfrog. Severity is low (CVSS 1.2). wmFrog weather monitor 0.1.6 and other versions before 0.2.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.

How urgent is CVE-2004-2473?

Priority 11/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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