CVE-2001-0149

N/A Unknown
Published: June 02, 2001 Modified: April 16, 2026
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Description

Windows Scripting Host in Internet Explorer 5.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via the GetObject Javascript function and the htmlfile ActiveX object.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-09/0305.html
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit Patch Vendor Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=96999020527583&w=2
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1718
Source: cve@mitre.org
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2001/ms01-015
Source: cve@mitre.org
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5293
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-09/0305.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Patch Vendor Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=96999020527583&w=2
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1718
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2001/ms01-015
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5293
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

10 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
40.7%
97th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

microsoft