CVE-2004-2090

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0.1 through 6.0 allows remote attackers to determine the existence of arbitrary files via the VBScript LoadPicture method, which returns an error code if the file does not exist.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 97.4%
KEV: Not listed

Published

February 7, 2004

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (8)

cve@mitrehttp://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2004-February/016881.html
cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/10820
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9611
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15078
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2004-February/016881.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/10820
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9611
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15078

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Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-23668✓ verified
First seen Feb 7, 2004
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0.1 - LoadPicture File Enumeration
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2004-2090?

CVE-2004-2090 is a none vulnerability published on February 7, 2004. Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0.1 through 6.0 allows remote attackers to determine the existence of arbitrary files via the VBScript LoadPicture method, which returns an error code if the file does not exist.

When was CVE-2004-2090 disclosed?

CVE-2004-2090 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on February 7, 2004, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2004-2090 actively exploited?

CVE-2004-2090 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 97.4% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2004-2090?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2004-2090, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2004-2090

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