Cross-site scripting vulnerability (XSS) in Internet Explorer 5.01 through 6.0 allows remote attackers to read and execute files on the local system via web pages using the or element and javascript, aka "Frames Cross Site Scripting," as demonstrated using the PrivacyPolicy.dlg resource.
CVE-2002-1187
- No confirmed exploitation signals yet
No vendor fix yet — apply a workaround or compensating control (WAF / firewall / segmentation) and watch for a patch.
- CVSS v3
- —
- EG Score
- 0.0(none)
- EPSS
- 96.1%
- KEV
- Not listed
Published
December 11, 2002
Last Modified
June 16, 2026
References (14)
- cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103158601431054&w=2
- cve@mitrehttp://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10066.php
- cve@mitrehttp://www.osvdb.org/2998
- cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5672
- cve@mitrehttps://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-066
- cve@mitrehttps://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A203
- cve@mitrehttps://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A225
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103158601431054&w=2
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10066.php
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.osvdb.org/2998
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5672
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-066
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A203
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A225
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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-21777✓ verifiedFirst seen Sep 9, 2002
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 - IFrame/Frame Cross-Site/Zone Script Execution
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