How severe is CVE-2004-1686?

CVE-2004-1686 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2004-1686 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-1686?

CVE-2004-1686 affects Microsoft Ie. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1686?

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

When was CVE-2004-1686 published?

CVE-2004-1686 was published on 2004-09-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-1686

CVE-2004-1686 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Ie with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 10% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 10% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Ie
Published: 2004-09-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP SP2 allows remote attackers to bypass the Information Bar prompt for ActiveX and Javascript via an XHTML page that contains an Internet Explorer formatted comment between the DOCTYPE tag and the HTML tag, as demonstrated using the DesignScience MathPlayer ActiveX plugin.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1686?: Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP SP2 allows remote attackers to bypass the Information Bar prompt for ActiveX and Javascript via an XHTML page that contains an Internet Explorer formatted comment between the DOCTYPE tag and the HTML tag, as demonstrated using the DesignScience MathPlayer ActiveX plugin.
How severe is CVE-2004-1686?: CVE-2004-1686 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-1686 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1686?: CVE-2004-1686 affects Microsoft Ie. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1686?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-1686 published?: CVE-2004-1686 was published on 2004-09-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:ie:6.0:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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