Vulnerability Description
Internet Explorer 5.x and 6 interprets an object as an HTML document even when its MIME Content-Type is text/plain, which could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary script in documents that the user does not expect, possibly through web applications that use a text/plain type to prevent cross-site scripting attacks.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 5.0 |
References
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-0269?
CVE-2002-0269 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Internet Explorer 5.x and 6 interprets an object as an HTML document even when its MIME Content-Type is text/plain, which could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary script in documents that the...
How severe is CVE-2002-0269?
CVE-2002-0269 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2002-0269?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Internet Explorer.