How severe is CVE-2004-2694?

CVE-2004-2694 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2004-2694 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-2004-2694?

CVE-2004-2694 affects Microsoft Outlook Express. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2694?

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

When was CVE-2004-2694 published?

CVE-2004-2694 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-2694

CVE-2004-2694 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook Express with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Microsoft Outlook Express
Published: 2004-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Microsoft Outlook Express 6.0 allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions, load content from arbitrary sources into the Outlook context, and facilitate phishing attacks via a "BASE HREF" with the target set to "_top".

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2694?: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.0 allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions, load content from arbitrary sources into the Outlook context, and facilitate phishing attacks via a "BASE HREF" with the target set to "_top".
How severe is CVE-2004-2694?: CVE-2004-2694 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-2694 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-2004-2694?: CVE-2004-2694 affects Microsoft Outlook Express. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2694?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-2694 published?: CVE-2004-2694 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:outlook_express:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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