CVE-2002-0153

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Internet Explorer 5.1 for Macintosh allows remote attackers to bypass security checks and invoke local AppleScripts within a specific HTML element, aka the "Local Applescript Invocation" vulnerability.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 96.2%
KEV: Not listed

Published

April 22, 2002

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (12)

cve@mitrehttp://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8851.php
cve@mitrehttp://www.osvdb.org/5356
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/251805
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3935
cve@mitrehttps://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-019
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7969
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8851.php
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.osvdb.org/5356
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/251805
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3935
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-019
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7969

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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-21238✓ verified
First seen Jan 22, 2002
Apple Mac OS Internet Explorer 3/4/5 - File Execution
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2002-0153?

CVE-2002-0153 is a none vulnerability published on April 22, 2002. Internet Explorer 5.1 for Macintosh allows remote attackers to bypass security checks and invoke local AppleScripts within a specific HTML element, aka the "Local Applescript Invocation" vulnerability.

When was CVE-2002-0153 disclosed?

CVE-2002-0153 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on April 22, 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-2002-0153 actively exploited?

CVE-2002-0153 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 96.2% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2002-0153?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2002-0153, 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-2002-0153

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