How severe is CVE-2004-1621?

CVE-2004-1621 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2004-1621 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-1621?

CVE-2004-1621 primarily affects Ibm Lotus Domino. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1621?

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

When was CVE-2004-1621 published?

CVE-2004-1621 was published on 2004-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-1621

CVE-2004-1621 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Lotus Domino with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Lotus Domino
Published: 2004-10-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

NOTE: this issue has been disputed by the vendor. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in IBM Lotus Notes R6 and Domino R6, and possibly earlier versions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary web script or HTML via square brackets at the beginning and end of (1) computed for display, (2) computed when composed, or (3) computed text element fields. NOTE: the vendor has disputed this issue, saying that it is not a problem with Notes/Domino itself, but with the applications that do not properly handle this feature

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1621?: NOTE: this issue has been disputed by the vendor. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in IBM Lotus Notes R6 and Domino R6, and possibly earlier versions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary web script or HTML via square brackets at the beginning and end of (1) computed for display, (2) computed when composed, or (3) computed text element fields. NOTE: the vendor has disputed this issue, saying that it is not a problem with Notes/Domino itself, but with the applications that do not properly handle this feature
How severe is CVE-2004-1621?: CVE-2004-1621 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-1621 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1621?: CVE-2004-1621 primarily affects Ibm Lotus Domino. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1621?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-1621 published?: CVE-2004-1621 was published on 2004-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_domino:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_domino:6.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_domino:6.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_domino:6.0.2_cf2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_domino:6.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_domino:6.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_domino:6.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_domino:6.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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