CVE-1999-0891

Medium

Published: 01/09/1999(UTC)Updated: 16/06/2026(UTC)Translated: 17/06/2026(UTC)NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

Very high risk

42.58%

99th percentile - higher than 99% of all known CVEs

The 'download behavior' in Internet Explorer 5 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a server-side redirect.

Attackers may gain access to sensitive data on the server, potentially leading to a breach of confidentiality within the organization.

It is recommended to update Internet Explorer to the latest version or consider using an alternative browser to minimize risk.

Original NVD description (English source)

The "download behavior" in Internet Explorer 5 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a server-side redirect.