CVE-2004-2480

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Squid Web Proxy Cache 2.3.STABLE5 allows remote attackers to bypass security controls and access arbitrary websites via "@@" sequences in a URL within Internet Explorer.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 83.9%
KEV: Not listed

Published

December 31, 2004

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (6)

cve@mitrehttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2004-05/0070.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10315
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16153
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2004-05/0070.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10315
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16153

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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-24105✓ verified
First seen May 10, 2004
National Science Foundation Squid Proxy 2.3 - Internet Access Control Bypass
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2004-2480?

CVE-2004-2480 is a none vulnerability published on December 31, 2004. Squid Web Proxy Cache 2.3.STABLE5 allows remote attackers to bypass security controls and access arbitrary websites via "@@" sequences in a URL within Internet Explorer.

When was CVE-2004-2480 disclosed?

CVE-2004-2480 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-2004-2480 actively exploited?

CVE-2004-2480 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 83.9% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2004-2480?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2004-2480, 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-2004-2480

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