MEDIUM
CVE-2004-0839
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: August 18, 2004· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
5.0
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Internet Explorer in Windows XP SP2, and other versions including 5.01 and 5.5, allows remote attackers to install arbitrary programs via a web page that uses certain styles and the AnchorClick behavior, popup windows, and drag-and-drop capabilities to drop the program in the local startup folder, as demonstrated by "wottapoop.html".
Technical Analysis
CVE-2004-0839 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityP
AvailabilityNone
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
avaya5 product(s)
ip600 media serversdefinity one media servers3400s8100modular messaging message storage server
Microsoft8 product(s)
ieinternet explorerwindows 2000windows 2003 serverwindows 98windows 98sewindows mewindows xp
nortel5 product(s)
ip softphone 2050mobile voice client 2050optivity telephony managersymposium web centre portalsymposium web client
Source: NVD CPE · 25 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (28)
→
http://seclists.org/lists/fulldisclosure/2004/Aug/0868.htmlVendor Advisory
→
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/526089Patch · Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10973Exploit · Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA04-293A.htmlPatch · Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2004-0839
CVSS Score5.0 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected3 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 18, 2004
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2004-0839 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.