CVE-2002-0976

CVE-2002-0976 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 14% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Internet Explorer 4.0 and later allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a web page that accesses a legacy XML Datasource applet (com.ms.xml.dso.XMLDSO.class) and modifies the base URL to point to the local system, which is trusted by the applet.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0976?
Internet Explorer 4.0 and later allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a web page that accesses a legacy XML Datasource applet (com.ms.xml.dso.XMLDSO.class) and modifies the base URL to point to the local system, which is trusted by the applet.
How severe is CVE-2002-0976?
CVE-2002-0976 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-0976 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0976?
CVE-2002-0976 primarily affects Microsoft Internet Explorer. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0976?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-0976 published?
CVE-2002-0976 was published on 2002-09-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (11)

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