CVE-2003-0447

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

The Custom HTTP Errors capability in Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute script in the Local Zone via an argument to shdocvw.dll that causes a "javascript:" link to be generated.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 96.9%
KEV: Not listed

Published

July 24, 2003

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (8)

cve@mitrehttp://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2003-June/005763.html
cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105585933614773&w=2
cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=105585142406147&w=2
cve@mitrehttp://security.greymagic.com/adv/gm014-ie/
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2003-June/005763.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105585933614773&w=2
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=105585142406147&w=2
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://security.greymagic.com/adv/gm014-ie/

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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-22784✓ verified
First seen Jun 17, 2003
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 - Custom HTTP Error HTML Injection
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2003-0447?

CVE-2003-0447 is a none vulnerability published on July 24, 2003. The Custom HTTP Errors capability in Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute script in the Local Zone via an argument to shdocvw.dll that causes a "javascript:" link to be generated.

When was CVE-2003-0447 disclosed?

CVE-2003-0447 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on July 24, 2003, 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-2003-0447 actively exploited?

CVE-2003-0447 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 96.9% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2003-0447?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2003-0447, 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-2003-0447

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