How severe is CVE-2004-2221?

CVE-2004-2221 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2004-2221 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 35% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-2221?

CVE-2004-2221 affects Mercantec Softcart. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2221?

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

When was CVE-2004-2221 published?

CVE-2004-2221 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-2221

CVE-2004-2221 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mercantec Softcart with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 35% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 35% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Mercantec Softcart
Published: 2004-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in SoftCart.exe in Mercantec SoftCart 4.00b allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long parameter in an HTTP GET request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2221?: Buffer overflow in SoftCart.exe in Mercantec SoftCart 4.00b allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long parameter in an HTTP GET request.
How severe is CVE-2004-2221?: CVE-2004-2221 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2004-2221 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 35% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-2221?: CVE-2004-2221 affects Mercantec Softcart. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2221?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2004-2221 published?: CVE-2004-2221 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mercantec:softcart:4.00b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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