CVE-2002-2311

Name: CVE-2002-2311
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 9.51%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-2311 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 and possibly others allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary file contents when users press a key corresponding to the JavaScript (1) event.ctrlKey or (2) event.shiftKey onkeydown event contained in a webpage. NOTE: it was reported that the vendor has disputed the severity of this issue.. EPSS estimates a 9.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 and possibly others allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary file contents when users press a key corresponding to the JavaScript (1) event.ctrlKey or (2) event.shiftKey onkeydown event contained in a webpage. NOTE: it was reported that the vendor has disputed the severity of this issue.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

9.51%

94.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	5.0
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	5.0.1
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	5.5
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	6.0
Opera Software	Opera Web Browser	6.0.1

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 31, 2002
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-2311?

How severe is CVE-2002-2311?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-2311 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 9.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-2311?

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Source: NVD / NIST