CVE-2002-0078

NONECVSS 0.0Elevated

0.0

The zone determination function in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to run scripts in the Local Computer zone by embedding the script in a cookie, aka the "Cookie-based Script Execution" vulnerability.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 95.6%
KEV: Not listed

Published

March 29, 2002

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (12)

cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101781180528301&w=2
cve@mitrehttp://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8701.php
cve@mitrehttp://www.osvdb.org/3029
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4392
cve@mitrehttps://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-015
cve@mitrehttps://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A96
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101781180528301&w=2
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8701.php
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.osvdb.org/3029
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4392
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-015
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A96

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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2002-0078?

CVE-2002-0078 is a none vulnerability published on March 29, 2002. The zone determination function in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to run scripts in the Local Computer zone by embedding the script in a cookie, aka the "Cookie-based Script Execution" vulnerability.

When was CVE-2002-0078 disclosed?

CVE-2002-0078 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on March 29, 2002, 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-2002-0078 actively exploited?

CVE-2002-0078 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 95.6% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2002-0078?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2002-0078, 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-2002-0078

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