CVE-2004-2221Softcart Vulnerability
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.
Published Dec 31, 2004 · Updated Apr 15, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2004-2221 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting Softcart (Mercantec).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 35% 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 public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v2
7.5
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
35%
Higher than 98.4% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
ATLAS score
52/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
Public exploit code
3
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
1
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- patch10926
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.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| SoftcartMercantec | 4.00b | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Dec 31, 2004
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026
References
- patch10926
- exploitmetasploit.com · mercantec_softcart.pm
- exploitMSF mercantec_softcart.rb
- exploitExploitDB-10037
- exploitExploitDB-16926
FAQ
Common Questions.
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.
Affected: Softcart (Mercantec) versions 4.00b. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
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 public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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