CVE-1999-0981

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Internet Explorer 5.01 and earlier allows a remote attacker to create a reference to a client window and use a server-side redirect to access local files via that window, aka "Server-side Page Reference Redirect."

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 89.4%
KEV: Not listed

Published

December 8, 1999

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (4)

cve@mitrehttp://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3B%5BLN%5D%3BQ246094
cve@mitrehttps://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/1999/ms99-050
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3B%5BLN%5D%3BQ246094
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/1999/ms99-050

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Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-19591✓ verified
First seen Nov 4, 1999
Microsoft Internet Explorer 4/5 / Outlook 98 - 'window.open' Redirect
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-1999-0981?

CVE-1999-0981 is a none vulnerability published on December 8, 1999. Internet Explorer 5.01 and earlier allows a remote attacker to create a reference to a client window and use a server-side redirect to access local files via that window, aka "Server-side Page Reference Redirect."

When was CVE-1999-0981 disclosed?

CVE-1999-0981 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on December 8, 1999, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-1999-0981 actively exploited?

CVE-1999-0981 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 89.4% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-1999-0981?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-1999-0981, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-1999-0981

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