CVE-2001-0722

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Internet Explorer 5.5 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to read and modify user cookies via Javascript in an about: URL, aka the "First Cookie Handling Vulnerability."

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 97.3%
KEV: Not listed

Published

December 6, 2001

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (14)

cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=100527618108521&w=2
cve@mitrehttp://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/m-016.shtml
cve@mitrehttp://www.osvdb.org/1982
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/221612
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3513
cve@mitrehttps://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2001/ms01-055
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7486
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=100527618108521&w=2
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/m-016.shtml
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.osvdb.org/1982
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/221612
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3513
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2001/ms01-055
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7486

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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-21144✓ verified
First seen Nov 9, 2001
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5/6 - Cookie Disclosure/Modification
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2001-0722?

CVE-2001-0722 is a none vulnerability published on December 6, 2001. Internet Explorer 5.5 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to read and modify user cookies via Javascript in an about: URL, aka the "First Cookie Handling Vulnerability."

When was CVE-2001-0722 disclosed?

CVE-2001-0722 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on December 6, 2001, 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-2001-0722 actively exploited?

CVE-2001-0722 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 97.3% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2001-0722?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2001-0722, 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-2001-0722

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