CVE-1999-0347
Internet Explorer 4.01 allows remote attackers to read local files and spoof web pages via a "%01...
CVE-1999-0347 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 10.0), published January 26, 1999. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 7.46%, the 94th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 10.0 HighCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 7.46%EPSS, 94th percentile
- Exploitation
- None known1 public exploit
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
Internet Explorer 4.01 allows remote attackers to read local files and spoof web pages via a "%01" character in an "about:" Javascript URL, which causes Internet Explorer to use the domain specified after the character.
Exploit likelihood
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB | Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0.1 - Invalid Byte Cross-Frame Access | 1999-01-28 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
Internet Explorer 4.01 allows remote attackers to read local files and spoof web pages via a "%01" character in an "about:" Javascript URL, which causes Internet Explorer to use the domain specified after the character.
- Record
CVE-1999-0347- CVSS 2.0
- 10.0 High
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
Internet Explorer 4.01 allows remote attackers to read local files and spoof web pages via a "%01" character in an "about:" Javascript URL, which causes Internet Explorer to use the domain specified after the character.
- Record
CVE-1999-0347- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-1999-0347No score
Internet Explorer 4.01 allows remote attackers to read local files and spoof web pages via a "%01" character in an "about:" Javascript URL, which causes Internet Explorer to use the domain specified after the character.
- Record
EUVD-1999-0347- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-mpqm-r86r-845wNo score
Internet Explorer 4.01 allows remote attackers to read local files and spoof web pages via a "%01...
Internet Explorer 4.01 allows remote attackers to read local files and spoof web pages via a "%01" character in an "about:" Javascript URL, which causes Internet Explorer to use the domain specified after the character.
- Record
GHSA-mpqm-r86r-845w- 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.