CVE-2003-0116

Name: CVE-2003-0116
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2003-05-12T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 25.25%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2003-0116 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5 and 6.0 does not properly check the Cascading Style Sheet input parameter for Modal dialogs, which allows remote attackers to read files on the local system via a web page containing script that creates a dialog and then accesses the target files, aka "Modal Dialog script execution.". EPSS estimates a 25.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5 and 6.0 does not properly check the Cascading Style Sheet input parameter for Modal dialogs, which allows remote attackers to read files on the local system via a web page containing script that creates a dialog and then accesses the target files, aka "Modal Dialog script execution."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

25.25%

97.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Ie	6.0	Sp1
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	5.0.1	—
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	5.5	—
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	6.0	—

References

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/244729US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/301945
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6306Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2003/ms03-015
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/244729US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/301945
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6306Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2003/ms03-015

Timeline

Published: May 12, 2003
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2003-0116?

How severe is CVE-2003-0116?

Severity scoring for CVE-2003-0116 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 25.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0116?

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