CVE Catalog

CVE-2003-1026

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Internet Explorer versions 5.01 through 6 SP1 allow remote attackers to bypass zone restrictions via a javascript protocol URL in a sub-frame. When the history.back function is called, this URL is added to the history list and executed in the top window's zone.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to execute unauthorized code in the context of a trusted zone, potentially leading to data theft or other malicious actions.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Internet Explorer to the latest version and implement appropriate security policies regarding zones and scripts.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Internet Explorer 5.01 through 6 SP1 allows remote attackers to bypass zone restrictions via a javascript protocol URL in a sub-frame, which is added to the history list and executed in the top window's zone when the history.back (back) function is called, as demonstrated by BackToFramedJpu, aka the "Travel Log Cross Domain Vulnerability."

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