CVE-2003-0823

CVE-2003-0823 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Ie with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 26% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Internet Explorer 6 SP1 and earlier allows remote attackers to direct drag and drop behaviors and other mouse click actions to other windows by calling the window.moveBy method, aka HijackClick, a different vulnerability than CVE-2003-1027.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0823?
Internet Explorer 6 SP1 and earlier allows remote attackers to direct drag and drop behaviors and other mouse click actions to other windows by calling the window.moveBy method, aka HijackClick, a different vulnerability than CVE-2003-1027.
How severe is CVE-2003-0823?
CVE-2003-0823 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2003-0823 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 26% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0823?
CVE-2003-0823 primarily affects Microsoft Ie. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0823?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2003-0823 published?
CVE-2003-0823 was published on 2004-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)

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