CVE Catalog
CVE-1999-0487
LowExploitation Probability (EPSS)
Very high risk13.29%
96th percentile — higher than 96% of all known CVEs
Summary
The DHTML Edit ActiveX control in Internet Explorer allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files.
Risk Assessment
Attackers may gain access to sensitive data stored on the server, potentially leading to serious security breaches.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update Internet Explorer to the latest version and consider disabling the ActiveX control if it is not necessary.
Original NVD description (English source)
The DHTML Edit ActiveX control in Internet Explorer allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files.