CVE-2001-1410
CVE-2001-1410 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 51% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 51% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Internet Explorer 6 and earlier allows remote attackers to create chromeless windows using the Javascript window.createPopup method, which could allow attackers to simulate a victim's display and conduct unauthorized activities or steal sensitive data via social engineering.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2001-1410?
- Internet Explorer 6 and earlier allows remote attackers to create chromeless windows using the Javascript window.createPopup method, which could allow attackers to simulate a victim's display and conduct unauthorized activities or steal sensitive data via social engineering.
- How severe is CVE-2001-1410?
- CVE-2001-1410 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2001-1410 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 51% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2001-1410?
- CVE-2001-1410 primarily affects Microsoft Internet Explorer. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2001-1410?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2001-1410 published?
- CVE-2001-1410 was published on 2003-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105820229407274&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105829174431769&w=2
- http://www.doxdesk.com/personal/posts/bugtraq/20030713-ie/
- http://www.guninski.com/popspoof.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/490708
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/221883
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3469
- http://www.systemintegra.com/ie-fullscreen/
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7313
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:5.5:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:5.5:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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