CVE-2002-1188

CVE-2002-1188 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 12% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Internet Explorer 5.01 through 6.0 allows remote attackers to identify the path to the Temporary Internet Files folder and obtain user information such as cookies via certain uses of the OBJECT tag, which are not subjected to the proper security checks, aka "Temporary Internet Files folders Name Reading."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1188?
Internet Explorer 5.01 through 6.0 allows remote attackers to identify the path to the Temporary Internet Files folder and obtain user information such as cookies via certain uses of the OBJECT tag, which are not subjected to the proper security checks, aka "Temporary Internet Files folders Name Reading."
How severe is CVE-2002-1188?
CVE-2002-1188 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1188 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1188?
CVE-2002-1188 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-2002-1188?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1188 published?
CVE-2002-1188 was published on 2002-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

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