CVE-2002-0026

Description

Internet Explorer 5.5 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to bypass restrictions for executing scripts via an object that processes asynchronous events after the initial security checks have been made.

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 7.12% Top 10%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A32	vdb entry signature
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A12	vdb entry signature
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A23	vdb entry signature
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-005	vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4082	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-0026?: CVE-2002-0026 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2002-0026?: To fix CVE-2002-0026, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2002-0026 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2002-0026 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~7% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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