CVE-2002-0648
The legacy <script> data-island capability for XML in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, and...
CVE-2002-0648 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 5.0) in Microsoft Internet Explorer, published September 24, 2002. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 48.4%, the 98th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
The legacy <script> data-island capability for XML in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, and 6.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary XML files, and portions of other files, via a URL whose "src" attribute redirects to a local file.
Exploit likelihood
What each source reports
NVD Score used
The legacy <script> data-island capability for XML in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, and 6.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary XML files, and portions of other files, via a URL whose "src" attribute redirects to a local file.
- Record
CVE-2002-0648- CVSS 2.0
- 5.0 Medium
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE List No score
The legacy <script> data-island capability for XML in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, and 6.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary XML files, and portions of other files, via a URL whose "src" attribute redirects to a local file.
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CVE-2002-0648- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2002-0642 No score
The legacy <script> data-island capability for XML in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, and 6.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary XML files, and portions of other files, via a URL whose "src" attribute redirects to a local file.
- Record
EUVD-2002-0642- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-5jwg-x2gx-689v No score
The legacy <script> data-island capability for XML in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, and...
The legacy <script> data-island capability for XML in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, and 6.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary XML files, and portions of other files, via a URL whose "src" attribute redirects to a local file.
- Record
GHSA-5jwg-x2gx-689v- Updated
- 2026-11-02
Affected products
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB | Microsoft Internet Explorer 5/6 - XML Redirect File Disclosure | 2002-08-23 |
History
| When | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-03 | aliases | EUVD |
| 2026-11-02 | created | CVE List, Exploit-DB, GitHub Advisories, NVD |
References
docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-047
oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1207
securityfocus.com/bid/5560
iss.net/security_center/static/9936.php