CVE-2002-1187 json
Cross-site scripting vulnerability (XSS) in Internet Explorer 5.01 through 6.0 allows remote attackers to read and execute files on the loc…
published 2002-12-11 23 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2002-1171
- cvss
- 6.8
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 15.0%
- EPSS 15.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 96%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
Cross-site scripting vulnerability (XSS) in Internet Explorer 5.01 through 6.0 allows remote attackers to read and execute files on the local system via web pages using the <frame> or <iframe> element and javascript, aka "Frames Cross Site Scripting," as demonstrated using the PrivacyPolicy.dlg resource.
Patch / fix
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-21777)
- Published
Exploit prediction
15.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 96% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-21777 Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 - IFrame/Frame Cross-Site/Zone Script Execution remote, 2002-09-09
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.8 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
References
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iss.net
/security_center/static/10066.php
vdb-entry, patch, vendor-advisory
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docs.microsoft.com
/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-066
vendor-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/5672
vdb-entry
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marc.info
/?l=bugtraq&m=103158601431054&w=2
mailing-list
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osvdb.org
/2998
vdb-entry
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oval.cisecurity.org
/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A203
vdb-entry, signature
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oval.cisecurity.org
/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A225
vdb-entry, signature
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2002-1187
- NVD CVE-2002-1187
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