CVE-2004-1331

What it is

The execCommand method in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 SP2 allows remote attackers to bypass the "File Download - Security Warning" dialog and save arbitrary files with arbitrary extensions via the SaveAs command.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network without logging in. Limited direct impact.

Exploit odds

19.5% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS). Higher than most.

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2004-11-16 05:00 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-16 22:07 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 19.5% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 2.6 LOW (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2004-11-16 05:00 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-16 22:07 UTC

Exploit probability

19.5% · EPSS, next 30 days

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Microsoft Ie 6.0
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 2.6

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

High

Authentication

None

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Partial

Availability

None

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