CVE-2004-2676: The Spy Sweeper Enterprise Client (SpySweeperTray.exe) in WebRoot Spy Sweeper before 2.0 does not drop privile

Routine

HIGH 7.2DOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-2676 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting spy sweeper enterprise. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Spy Sweeper Enterprise Client (SpySweeperTray.exe) in WebRoot Spy Sweeper before 2.0 does not drop privileges when using the help functionality, which allows local users to gain privileges.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 74%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: webroot software

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 22:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

webroot software spy sweeper enterprise DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.5.1_build_3698

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.5.1_build_3698

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy spy-sweeper-enterprise || rpm -q spy-sweeper-enterprise || spy-sweeper-enterprise --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.5.1_build_3698 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison spy-sweeper-enterprise sudo apt install spy-sweeper-enterprise=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5.1_build_3698> sudo apt-mark hold spy-sweeper-enterprise

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

dnf --showduplicates list spy-sweeper-enterprise sudo dnf downgrade spy-sweeper-enterprise-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5.1_build_3698> sudo dnf versionlock add spy-sweeper-enterprise

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.

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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-2004-2676?

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

Is CVE-2004-2676 being exploited?

CVE-2004-2676 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-2004-2676 affect?

CVE-2004-2676 affects spy sweeper enterprise. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The Spy Sweeper Enterprise Client (SpySweeperTray.exe) in WebRoot Spy Sweeper before 2.0 does not drop privileges when using the help functionality, which allows local users to gain privileges.

How urgent is CVE-2004-2676?

Priority 32/100. High severity

References

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