Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2004-2496 is a denial-of-service issue in the HTTP daemon for OpenText FirstClass 7.1 and 8.0. A remote attacker could cause service availability loss by sending many POST requests to the /Search endpoint. The bundle provides no CVSS score and no evidence of active exploitation. Exposure is most likely in legacy OpenText FirstClass 7.1 or 8.0 environments where the HTTP daemon is reachable from untrusted networks. Modern exposure is uncertain because the affected versions are old and the source bundle does not identify current supported product status. Prioritize remediation if affected FirstClass services are externally reachable or business-critical. If the product is retired or isolated, urgency is lower, but asset owners should confirm no legacy exposed instance remains. Mitigation focus: Identify any OpenText FirstClass 7.1 or 8.0 systems still in service.; Check OpenText or support-channel guidance for fixed versions or supported workarounds.; Restrict untrusted access to the FirstClass HTTP daemon where business needs allow..
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- Known Exploited
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- Published
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- firstclass-dos(18424)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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