How severe is CVE-2004-0480?

CVE-2004-0480 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2004-0480 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-0480?

CVE-2004-0480 primarily affects Ibm Lotus Notes. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0480?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2004-0480 published?

CVE-2004-0480 was published on 2004-12-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-0480

CVE-2004-0480 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ibm Lotus Notes with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-88.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-88
Affected product: Ibm Lotus Notes
Published: 2004-12-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Argument injection vulnerability in IBM Lotus Notes 6.0.3 and 6.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a notes: URI that uses a UNC network share pathname to provide an alternate notes.ini configuration file to notes.exe.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0480?: Argument injection vulnerability in IBM Lotus Notes 6.0.3 and 6.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a notes: URI that uses a UNC network share pathname to provide an alternate notes.ini configuration file to notes.exe.
How severe is CVE-2004-0480?: CVE-2004-0480 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2004-0480 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0480?: CVE-2004-0480 primarily affects Ibm Lotus Notes. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0480?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2004-0480 published?: CVE-2004-0480 was published on 2004-12-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_notes:6.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_notes:6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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