CVE-2002-1688

N/A Unknown
Published: December 31, 2002 Modified: April 16, 2026
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Description

The browser history feature in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 through 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script as other users and steal authentication information via cookies by injecting JavaScript into the URL, which is executed when the user hits the Back button.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4505
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit
http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/267561
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4505
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/8844
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
36.7%
97th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

microsoft