CVE-2002-1688
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CVE-2002-1688 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The browser history feature in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 through 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script as other users and steal authentication information via cookies by injecting JavaScript into the URL, which is executed when the user hits the Back button.. EPSS estimates a 17.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The browser history feature in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 through 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script as other users and steal authentication information via cookies by injecting JavaScript into the URL, which is executed when the user hits the Back button.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 5.5 |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 6.0 |
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