How severe is CVE-2004-1324?

CVE-2004-1324 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2004-1324 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 17% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-1324?

CVE-2004-1324 affects Microsoft Windows Media Player. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1324?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2004-1324 published?

CVE-2004-1324 was published on 2004-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-1324

CVE-2004-1324 is a low-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Media Player with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 17% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 17% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Windows Media Player
Published: 2004-12-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Microsoft Windows Media Player 9.0 ActiveX control may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary web script in the Local computer zone via the (1) artist or (2) song fields of a music file, if the file is processed using Internet Explorer.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1324?: The Microsoft Windows Media Player 9.0 ActiveX control may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary web script in the Local computer zone via the (1) artist or (2) song fields of a music file, if the file is processed using Internet Explorer.
How severe is CVE-2004-1324?: CVE-2004-1324 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2004-1324 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 17% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1324?: CVE-2004-1324 affects Microsoft Windows Media Player. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1324?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-1324 published?: CVE-2004-1324 was published on 2004-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_media_player:9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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