CVE-1999-0468

8.2 HIGH

Published: April 09, 1999 Modified: April 16, 2026

Description

Internet Explorer 5.0 allows a remote server to read arbitrary files on the client's file system using the Microsoft Scriptlet Component.

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0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

Source: cve@mitre.org

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

2 reference(s) from NVD

CVSS v3 Score

8.2 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

1.9%

83th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

CWE-200

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