CVE Catalog

CVE-1999-0702

High
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

Very high risk
24.43%

98th percentile - higher than 98% of all known CVEs

Summary

Internet Explorer 5.0 and 5.01 allows remote attackers to modify or execute files via the Import/Export Favorites feature, known as the 'ImportExportFavorites' vulnerability.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to remotely introduce malicious code, potentially leading to data loss or system takeover.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Internet Explorer to the latest version or use alternative solutions to minimize risk.

Original NVD description (English source)

Internet Explorer 5.0 and 5.01 allows remote attackers to modify or execute files via the Import/Export Favorites feature, aka the "ImportExportFavorites" vulnerability.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS