How severe is CVE-1999-0031?

CVE-1999-0031 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.

Is CVE-1999-0031 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 18% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-0031?

CVE-1999-0031 primarily affects Microsoft Internet Explorer. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0031?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-1999-0031 published?

CVE-1999-0031 was published on 1997-07-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-0031

CVE-1999-0031 is a low-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 18% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 18% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Internet Explorer
Published: 1997-07-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

JavaScript in Internet Explorer 3.x and 4.x, and Netscape 2.x, 3.x and 4.x, allows remote attackers to monitor a user's web activities, aka the Bell Labs vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-0031?: JavaScript in Internet Explorer 3.x and 4.x, and Netscape 2.x, 3.x and 4.x, allows remote attackers to monitor a user's web activities, aka the Bell Labs vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-1999-0031?: CVE-1999-0031 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-1999-0031 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 18% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-0031?: CVE-1999-0031 primarily affects Microsoft Internet Explorer. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0031?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-0031 published?: CVE-1999-0031 was published on 1997-07-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.codetalker.com/advisories/vendor/hp/hpsbux9707-065.html

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netscape:communicator:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netscape:communicator:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netscape:communicator:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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