CVE-2002-0980
The Web Folder component for Internet Explorer 5.5 and 6.0 writes an error message to a known...
CVE-2002-0980 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.5) in Microsoft Internet Explorer, published August 23, 2002. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 26.7%, the 98th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 7.5 HighCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 26.7%EPSS, 98th percentile
- Exploitation
- None known1 public exploit
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
The Web Folder component for Internet Explorer 5.5 and 6.0 writes an error message to a known location in the temporary folder, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by injecting it into the error message, then referring to the error message file via a mhtml: URL.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB | Microsoft Outlook Express 5/6 - MHTML URL Handler File Rendering | 2002-08-15 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
The Web Folder component for Internet Explorer 5.5 and 6.0 writes an error message to a known location in the temporary folder, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by injecting it into the error message, then referring to the error message file via a mhtml: URL.
- Record
CVE-2002-0980- CVSS 2.0
- 7.5 High
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
The Web Folder component for Internet Explorer 5.5 and 6.0 writes an error message to a known location in the temporary folder, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by injecting it into the error message, then referring to the error message file via a mhtml: URL.
- Record
CVE-2002-0980- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2002-0969No score
The Web Folder component for Internet Explorer 5.5 and 6.0 writes an error message to a known location in the temporary folder, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by injecting it into the error message, then referring to the error message file via a mhtml: URL.
- Record
EUVD-2002-0969- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-6rjq-cr77-fpj5No score
The Web Folder component for Internet Explorer 5.5 and 6.0 writes an error message to a known...
The Web Folder component for Internet Explorer 5.5 and 6.0 writes an error message to a known location in the temporary folder, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by injecting it into the error message, then referring to the error message file via a mhtml: URL.
- Record
GHSA-6rjq-cr77-fpj5- 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.
References
docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2003/ms03-014
marc.info?l=vuln-dev&m=102943486811091&w=2
iss.net/security_center/static/9881.php
securityfocus.com/bid/5473
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2002-0980
github.com/advisories/GHSA-6rjq-cr77-fpj5