CVE-2004-2291

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Microsoft Windows Internet Explorer 5.5 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an embedded script that uses Shell Helper objects and a shortcut (link) to execute the target script.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 95.0%
KEV: Not listed

Published

December 31, 2004

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (4)

cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/348688
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9335
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/348688
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9335

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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-310✓ verified
First seen Jul 9, 2004
Microsoft Internet Explorer - Remote Application.Shell
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2004-2291?

CVE-2004-2291 is a none vulnerability published on December 31, 2004. Microsoft Windows Internet Explorer 5.5 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an embedded script that uses Shell Helper objects and a shortcut (link) to execute the target script.

When was CVE-2004-2291 disclosed?

CVE-2004-2291 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-2004-2291 actively exploited?

CVE-2004-2291 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 95.0% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2004-2291?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2004-2291, 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-2004-2291

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