CVE-2002-2031

Public Exploit

Description

Internet Explorer 5.0, 5.0.1 and 5.5 with JavaScript execution enabled allows remote attackers to determine the existence of arbitrary files via a script tag with a src parameter that references a non-JavaScript file, then using the onError event handler to monitor the results.

5.0

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 33.53% Top 5%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3779	vdb entry exploit
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-01/0019.html	mailing list exploit
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7784.php	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-2031?: CVE-2002-2031 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2002-2031?: To fix CVE-2002-2031, 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-2002-2031 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2002-2031 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~34% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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