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CVE-2002-0269

UnknownEPSS 11.47%

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CVE-2002-0269 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Internet Explorer 5.x and 6 interprets an object as an HTML document even when its MIME Content-Type is text/plain, which could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary script in documents that the user does not expect, possibly through web applications that use a text/plain type to prevent cross-site scripting attacks.. EPSS estimates a 11.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Internet Explorer 5.x and 6 interprets an object as an HTML document even when its MIME Content-Type is text/plain, which could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary script in documents that the user does not expect, possibly through web applications that use a text/plain type to prevent cross-site scripting attacks.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
11.47%

95.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftInternet Explorer5.0—
MicrosoftInternet Explorer5.0.1Sp1
MicrosoftInternet Explorer5.01—
MicrosoftInternet Explorer5.5—
MicrosoftInternet Explorer6.0—

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-0269?
Internet Explorer 5.x and 6 interprets an object as an HTML document even when its MIME Content-Type is text/plain, which could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary script in documents that the user does not expect, possibly through web applications that use a text/plain type to prevent cross-site scripting attacks.
How severe is CVE-2002-0269?
Severity scoring for CVE-2002-0269 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 11.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0269?
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