CVE-2002-0191
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to view arbitrary files...
CVE-2002-0191 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 5.0) in Microsoft Internet Explorer, published May 29, 2002. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 29.0%, the 98th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 5.0 MediumCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 29.0%EPSS, 98th percentile
- Exploitation
- None known1 public exploit
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to view arbitrary files that contain the "{" character via script containing the cssText property of the stylesheet object, aka "Local Information Disclosure through HTML Object" vulnerability.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB | Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 - Cascading Style Sheet File Disclosure (MS02-023) | 2002-04-02 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to view arbitrary files that contain the "{" character via script containing the cssText property of the stylesheet object, aka "Local Information Disclosure through HTML Object" vulnerability.
- Record
CVE-2002-0191- CVSS 2.0
- 5.0 Medium
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to view arbitrary files that contain the "{" character via script containing the cssText property of the stylesheet object, aka "Local Information Disclosure through HTML Object" vulnerability.
- Record
CVE-2002-0191- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2002-0188No score
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to view arbitrary files that contain the "{" character via script containing the cssText property of the stylesheet object, aka "Local Information Disclosure through HTML Object" vulnerability.
- Record
EUVD-2002-0188- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-37gm-gwpm-x7vhNo score
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to view arbitrary files...
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to view arbitrary files that contain the "{" character via script containing the cssText property of the stylesheet object, aka "Local Information Disclosure through HTML Object" vulnerability.
- Record
GHSA-37gm-gwpm-x7vh- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, Exploit-DB, GitHub Advisories, NVD |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.