CVE-2007-5158

Name: CVE-2007-5158
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2007-10-01T05:17:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 15.01%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2007-5158 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The focus handling for the onkeydown event in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 allows remote attackers to change field focus and copy keystrokes via a certain use of a JavaScript htmlFor attribute, as demonstrated by changing focus from a textarea to a file upload field, a related issue to CVE-2007-3511.. EPSS estimates a 15.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The focus handling for the onkeydown event in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 allows remote attackers to change field focus and copy keystrokes via a certain use of a JavaScript htmlFor attribute, as demonstrated by changing focus from a textarea to a file upload field, a related issue to CVE-2007-3511.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

15.01%

96.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	6.0

References

http://osvdb.org/41382Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/27007Vendor Advisory
http://www.0x000000.com/index.php?i=437Not Applicable
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25836Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/36848Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://osvdb.org/41382Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/27007Vendor Advisory
http://www.0x000000.com/index.php?i=437Not Applicable
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25836Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/36848Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Oct 1, 2007
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-5158?

How severe is CVE-2007-5158?

Severity scoring for CVE-2007-5158 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 15.01% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5158?

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