CVE-1999-0981

CVE-1999-0981 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-59.

Key facts

Description

Internet Explorer 5.01 and earlier allows a remote attacker to create a reference to a client window and use a server-side redirect to access local files via that window, aka "Server-side Page Reference Redirect."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-0981?
Internet Explorer 5.01 and earlier allows a remote attacker to create a reference to a client window and use a server-side redirect to access local files via that window, aka "Server-side Page Reference Redirect."
How severe is CVE-1999-0981?
CVE-1999-0981 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-1999-0981 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-0981?
CVE-1999-0981 primarily affects Microsoft Internet Explorer. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0981?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-0981 published?
CVE-1999-0981 was published on 1999-12-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

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