CVE Catalog
CVE-1999-0488
HighExploitation Probability (EPSS)
Very high risk11.57%
95th percentile - higher than 95% of all known CVEs
Summary
Internet Explorer 4.0 and 5.0 allows a remote attacker to execute security scripts in a different security context using malicious URLs, a variant of the 'cross frame' vulnerability.
Risk Assessment
An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to take control of user sessions or steal data, posing a serious security threat to the organization.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update Internet Explorer to the latest version or consider switching to a more secure browser.
Original NVD description (English source)
Internet Explorer 4.0 and 5.0 allows a remote attacker to execute security scripts in a different security context using malicious URLs, a variant of the "cross frame" vulnerability.