CVE-1999-0487
LowPublished
The DHTML Edit ActiveX control in Internet Explorer allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files.
- Published
- Sep 29, 1999
- Updated
- Aug 1, 2024
- Assigning CNA
- mitre
- Evidence observed
- Apr 22, 1999
Primary CVSS
2.6/ 10Low
nvd · CVSS 2.0
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N13.3%
Moderate · next 30 days
- Percentile
- 96.3%
- Model date
- Sep 21, 2026
EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.
Summary
The DHTML Edit ActiveX control in Internet Explorer allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files.
Sources
1- Microsoft Internet Explorer 4/5 - DHTML Edit ActiveX Control File Stealing / Cross Frame AccessExploit
Georgi Guninsky · windows · Apr 22, 1999
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