CVE-2002-0052

CVE-2002-0052 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 18% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Internet Explorer 6.0 and earlier does not properly handle VBScript in certain domain security checks, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0052?
Internet Explorer 6.0 and earlier does not properly handle VBScript in certain domain security checks, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files.
How severe is CVE-2002-0052?
CVE-2002-0052 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-0052 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-2002-0052?
CVE-2002-0052 primarily affects Microsoft Internet Explorer. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0052?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-0052 published?
CVE-2002-0052 was published on 2002-03-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

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