CVE-2004-0474

CVE-2004-0474 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Xp with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 16% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Help Center (HelpCtr.exe) may allow remote attackers to read or execute arbitrary files via an "http://" or "file://" argument to the topic parameter in an hcp:// URL. NOTE: since the initial report of this problem, several researchers have been unable to reproduce this issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0474?
Help Center (HelpCtr.exe) may allow remote attackers to read or execute arbitrary files via an "http://" or "file://" argument to the topic parameter in an hcp:// URL. NOTE: since the initial report of this problem, several researchers have been unable to reproduce this issue.
How severe is CVE-2004-0474?
CVE-2004-0474 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-0474 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0474?
CVE-2004-0474 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Xp. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0474?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-0474 published?
CVE-2004-0474 was published on 2004-07-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

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