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CVE-2002-1217

HighPublished

Cross-Frame scripting vulnerability in the WebBrowser control as used in Internet Explorer 5.5 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code,...

Published: Oct 21, 2002
Updated: Aug 8, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Oct 15, 2002

Primary CVSS

7.5/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

EPSS probability estimate

49.8%

Moderate · next 30 days

Percentile: 98.9%
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

Cross-Frame scripting vulnerability in the WebBrowser control as used in Internet Explorer 5.5 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, read arbitrary files, or conduct other unauthorized activities via script that accesses the Document property, which bypasses <frame> and <iframe> domain restrictions.

Sources

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5/6 - Unauthorized Document Object Model AccessExploit
GreyMagic Software · windows · Oct 15, 2002

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