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CVE-2000-0982

UnknownEPSS 12.61%

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CVE-2000-0982 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Internet Explorer before 5.5 forwards cached user credentials for a secure web site to insecure pages on the same web site, which could allow remote attackers to obtain the credentials by monitoring connections to the web server, aka the "Cached Web Credentials" vulnerability.. EPSS estimates a 12.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Internet Explorer before 5.5 forwards cached user credentials for a secure web site to insecure pages on the same web site, which could allow remote attackers to obtain the credentials by monitoring connections to the web server, aka the "Cached Web Credentials" vulnerability.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
12.61%

95.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftInternet Explorer4.0
MicrosoftInternet Explorer4.0.1
MicrosoftInternet Explorer4.1
MicrosoftInternet Explorer5.0
MicrosoftInternet Explorer5.01

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2000-0982?
Internet Explorer before 5.5 forwards cached user credentials for a secure web site to insecure pages on the same web site, which could allow remote attackers to obtain the credentials by monitoring connections to the web server, aka the "Cached Web Credentials" vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2000-0982?
Severity scoring for CVE-2000-0982 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 12.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0982?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST