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CVE-2002-2031

MediumPublished

Internet Explorer 5.0, 5.0.1 and 5.5 with JavaScript execution enabled allows remote attackers to determine the existence of arbitrary files via a script...

Published: Jul 14, 2005
Updated: Sep 17, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Jan 3, 2002

Primary CVSS

5.0/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 2.0

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

EPSS probability estimate

20.5%

Moderate · next 30 days

Percentile: 97.4%
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

Internet Explorer 5.0, 5.0.1 and 5.5 with JavaScript execution enabled allows remote attackers to determine the existence of arbitrary files via a script tag with a src parameter that references a non-JavaScript file, then using the onError event handler to monitor the results.

Sources

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 - JavaScript Local File Enumeration (1)Exploit
Tom Micklovitch · windows · Jan 3, 2002
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 - JavaScript Local File Enumeration (2)Exploit
Liu Die · windows · Jan 3, 2002

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