CVE-2002-0354

Description

The XMLHttpRequest object (XMLHTTP) in Netscape 6.1 and Mozilla 0.9.7 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files and list directories on a client system by opening a URL that redirects the browser to the file on the client, then reading the result using the responseText property.

5.0

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.38%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=102017952204097&w=2	mailing list
http://marc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=102020343728766&w=2	mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-0354?: CVE-2002-0354 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2002-0354?: To fix CVE-2002-0354, 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-2002-0354 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2002-0354 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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