CVE-2004-0121
Argument injection vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook 2002 does not sufficiently filter...
CVE-2004-0121 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.5) in Microsoft Outlook, published April 15, 2004. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 47.7%, the 98th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 7.5 HighCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 47.7%EPSS, 98th percentile
- Exploitation
- None known1 public exploit
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
Argument injection vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook 2002 does not sufficiently filter parameters of mailto: URLs when using them as arguments when calling OUTLOOK.EXE, which allows remote attackers to use script code in the Local Machine zone and execute arbitrary programs.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB | Microsoft Outlook 2002 - 'Mailto' Quoting Zone Bypass | 2004-03-09 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
Argument injection vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook 2002 does not sufficiently filter parameters of mailto: URLs when using them as arguments when calling OUTLOOK.EXE, which allows remote attackers to use script code in the Local Machine zone and execute arbitrary programs.
- Record
CVE-2004-0121- CVSS 2.0
- 7.5 High
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P - Weakness
- CWE-88
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
Argument injection vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook 2002 does not sufficiently filter parameters of mailto: URLs when using them as arguments when calling OUTLOOK.EXE, which allows remote attackers to use script code in the Local Machine zone and execute arbitrary programs.
- Record
CVE-2004-0121- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2004-0121No score
Argument injection vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook 2002 does not sufficiently filter parameters of mailto: URLs when using them as arguments when calling OUTLOOK.EXE, which allows remote attackers to use script code in the Local Machine zone and execute arbitrary programs.
- Record
EUVD-2004-0121- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-88qv-6q9j-fhvvNo score
Argument injection vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook 2002 does not sufficiently filter...
Argument injection vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook 2002 does not sufficiently filter parameters of mailto: URLs when using them as arguments when calling OUTLOOK.EXE, which allows remote attackers to use script code in the Local Machine zone and execute arbitrary programs.
- Record
GHSA-88qv-6q9j-fhvv- Weakness
- CWE-88
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, Exploit-DB, GitHub Advisories, NVD |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
References
us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA04-070A.html
docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2004/ms04-009
kb.cert.org/vuls/id/305206
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15414
oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A843
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ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/o-096.shtml
securityfocus.com/bid/9827
idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=79&type=vulnerabilities
marc.info?l=bugtraq&m=107893704602842&w=2
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2004-0121
github.com/advisories/GHSA-88qv-6q9j-fhvv