CVE Catalog

CVE-2001-1325

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Internet Explorer 5.0 and 5.5, and Outlook Express 5.0 and 5.5 allow remote attackers to execute scripts when Active Scripting is disabled by including the scripts in XML stylesheets (XSL) that are referenced using an IFRAME tag. This issue may be due to a vulnerability in Windows Scripting Host (WSH).

Risk Assessment

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to remotely execute unauthorized scripts, potentially leading to system compromise or data theft.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Internet Explorer and Outlook Express to the latest versions that address this vulnerability. Additionally, consider implementing extra security measures such as blocking IFRAMEs.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Internet Explorer 5.0 and 5.5, and Outlook Express 5.0 and 5.5, allow remote attackers to execute scripts when Active Scripting is disabled by including the scripts in XML stylesheets (XSL) that are referenced using an IFRAME tag, possibly due to a vulnerability in Windows Scripting Host (WSH).

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