CVE-2004-1155
CVE-2004-1155 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Ie with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 13% (96th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Microsoft Ie
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Internet Explorer 5.01 through 6 allows remote attackers to spoof arbitrary web sites by injecting content from one window into another window whose name is known but resides in a different domain, as demonstrated using a pop-up window on a trusted web site, aka the "window injection" vulnerability. NOTE: later research shows that Internet Explorer 7 on Windows XP SP2 is also vulnerable.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2004-1155?
- Internet Explorer 5.01 through 6 allows remote attackers to spoof arbitrary web sites by injecting content from one window into another window whose name is known but resides in a different domain, as demonstrated using a pop-up window on a trusted web site, aka the "window injection" vulnerability. NOTE: later research shows that Internet Explorer 7 on Windows XP SP2 is also vulnerable.
- How severe is CVE-2004-1155?
- CVE-2004-1155 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2004-1155 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2004-1155?
- CVE-2004-1155 primarily affects Microsoft Ie. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2004-1155?
- 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-2004-1155 published?
- CVE-2004-1155 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/13251/
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22628
- http://secunia.com/multiple_browsers_window_injection_vulnerability_test/
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2004-13/advisory/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/449917/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11855
Affected products (18)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:ie:5.0.1:*:windows_2000:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:ie:5.0.1:*:windows_95:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:ie:5.0.1:*:windows_98:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:ie:5.0.1:*:windows_nt_4.0:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:ie:5.2.3:*:macintosh:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:ie:6.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:ie:6.0:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:ie:7.0:windows_xp_sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- 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:5.0.1:sp4:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:5.5:preview:*:*:*:*:*:*
- 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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