CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-0242

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Internet Explorer 6 has a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary scripts via an Extended HTML Form, whose output from the remote server is not properly cleansed.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability could lead to session hijacking and theft of personal data, posing a serious threat to organizational security.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Internet Explorer to the latest version and implement additional protections against XSS attacks.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in Internet Explorer 6 earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script via an Extended HTML Form, whose output from the remote server is not properly cleansed.

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