CVE-2004-2289

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Microsoft Windows XP Explorer allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a system folder with a Desktop.ini file containing a .ShellClassInfo specifier with a CLSID value that is associated with an executable file.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 93.9%
KEV: Not listed

Published

December 31, 2004

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (14)

cve@mitrehttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2004-05/0168.html
cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/11633
cve@mitrehttp://www.freewebs.com/roozbeh_afrasiabi/xploit/execute.htm
cve@mitrehttp://www.osvdb.org/6221
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10363
cve@mitrehttps://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-015
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16171
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2004-05/0168.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/11633
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.freewebs.com/roozbeh_afrasiabi/xploit/execute.htm
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.osvdb.org/6221
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10363
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-015
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16171

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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-24125✓ verified
First seen May 17, 2004
Microsoft Windows XP - Self-Executing Folder
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2004-2289?

CVE-2004-2289 is a none vulnerability published on December 31, 2004. Microsoft Windows XP Explorer allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a system folder with a Desktop.ini file containing a .ShellClassInfo specifier with a CLSID value that is associated with an executable file.

When was CVE-2004-2289 disclosed?

CVE-2004-2289 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on December 31, 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-2004-2289 actively exploited?

CVE-2004-2289 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 93.9% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2004-2289?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2004-2289, 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-2004-2289

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