CVE-2004-0841Internet Explorer Vulnerability
Internet Explorer 6.x allows remote attackers to install arbitrary programs via mousedown events that call the Popup.show method and use drag-and-drop actions in a popup window, aka "HijackClick 3" and the "Script in Image Tag File Download Vulnerability."
Published Dec 23, 2004 · Updated Apr 15, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2004-0841 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.0 v2) affecting Ip600 Media Servers (Avaya), Ie (Microsoft), Internet Explorer (Microsoft) and 4 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Nov 9, 2004. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
Scores
CVSS v2
5.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
49%
Higher than 98.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Exploited (KEV)
ATLAS score
49/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Nov 9, 2004
-44 days after publication
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Exploited (KEV)
Public exploit code
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
1
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- patch20040711 HijackClick 3
- patch10690
Description
Internet Explorer 6.x allows remote attackers to install arbitrary programs via mousedown events that call the Popup.show method and use drag-and-drop actions in a popup window, aka "HijackClick 3" and the "Script in Image Tag File Download Vulnerability."
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Nov 9, 2004 | n/a | Not reported |
Affected Products
16 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Ip600 Media ServersAvaya | See advisory | n/a |
| IeMicrosoft | 6.0-sp1 | n/a |
| Internet ExplorerMicrosoft | 5.0.1, 5.0.1-sp1, 5.0.1-sp2, 5.0.1-sp3, 5.0.1-sp4, 5.5, 5.5-sp1, 5.5-sp2 | n/a |
| Definity One Media ServerAvaya | See advisory | n/a |
| S3400Avaya | See advisory | n/a |
Timeline
Added to Industry KEV feed
Nov 9, 2004
Publicly disclosed
Dec 23, 2004
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026
References
- patch20040711 HijackClick 3
- patch10690
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitExploitDB-24266
- other20040712 Brand New Hole: Internet Explorer: HijackClick 3
FAQ
Common Questions.
Internet Explorer 6.x allows remote attackers to install arbitrary programs via mousedown events that call the Popup.show method and use drag-and-drop actions in a popup window, aka "HijackClick 3" and the "Script in Image Tag File Download Vulnerability."
Affected: Ip600 Media Servers (Avaya); Ie (Microsoft) versions 6.0-sp1; Internet Explorer (Microsoft) versions 5.0.1, 5.0.1-sp1, 5.0.1-sp2, 5.0.1-sp3, 5.0.1-sp4, 5.5, 5.5-sp1, 5.5-sp2, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Nov 9, 2004.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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