CVE-2002-1217
Cross-Frame scripting vulnerability in the WebBrowser control as used in Internet Explorer 5.5...
CVE-2002-1217 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.5) in Microsoft Internet Explorer, published October 21, 2002. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 49.8%, the 98th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 7.5 HighCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 49.8%EPSS, 98th percentile
- Exploitation
- None known1 public exploit
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
Cross-Frame scripting vulnerability in the WebBrowser control as used in Internet Explorer 5.5 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, read arbitrary files, or conduct other unauthorized activities via script that accesses the Document property, which bypasses <frame> and <iframe> domain restrictions.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB | Microsoft Internet Explorer 5/6 - Unauthorized Document Object Model Access | 2002-10-15 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
Cross-Frame scripting vulnerability in the WebBrowser control as used in Internet Explorer 5.5 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, read arbitrary files, or conduct other unauthorized activities via script that accesses the Document property, which bypasses <frame> and <iframe> domain restrictions.
- Record
CVE-2002-1217- 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
Cross-Frame scripting vulnerability in the WebBrowser control as used in Internet Explorer 5.5 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, read arbitrary files, or conduct other unauthorized activities via script that accesses the Document property, which bypasses <frame> and <iframe> domain restrictions.
- Record
CVE-2002-1217- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2002-1201No score
Cross-Frame scripting vulnerability in the WebBrowser control as used in Internet Explorer 5.5 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, read arbitrary files, or conduct other unauthorized activities via script that accesses the Document property, which bypasses <frame> and <iframe> domain restrictions.
- Record
EUVD-2002-1201- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-vvg3-w575-g5c9No score
Cross-Frame scripting vulnerability in the WebBrowser control as used in Internet Explorer 5.5...
Cross-Frame scripting vulnerability in the WebBrowser control as used in Internet Explorer 5.5 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, read arbitrary files, or conduct other unauthorized activities via script that accesses the Document property, which bypasses <frame> and <iframe> domain restrictions.
- Record
GHSA-vvg3-w575-g5c9- 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
oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A272
docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-066
marc.info?l=bugtraq&m=103470310417576&w=2
iss.net/security_center/static/10371.php