CVE-2003-1326
CVE-2003-1326 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Ie with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 16% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 16% (97th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Microsoft Ie
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to bypass the cross-domain security model to run malicious script or arbitrary programs via dialog boxes, aka "Improper Cross Domain Security Validation with dialog box."
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2003-1326?
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to bypass the cross-domain security model to run malicious script or arbitrary programs via dialog boxes, aka "Improper Cross Domain Security Validation with dialog box."
- How severe is CVE-2003-1326?
- CVE-2003-1326 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2003-1326 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2003-1326?
- CVE-2003-1326 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-2003-1326?
- 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-2003-1326 published?
- CVE-2003-1326 was published on 2003-02-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/n-038.shtml
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/11258.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6779
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2003/ms03-004
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A126
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A178
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A49
Affected products (9)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:ie:6.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:5.0.1:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:5.0.1:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:5.0.1:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- 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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