VDB-19333 · CVE-2002-1688 · XFDB 8844

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5/6.0 Browser History cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5/6.0. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Browser History. This manipulation causes cross site scripting. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2002-1688. The attack may be initiated remotely. In addition, an exploit is available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5/6.0 (Web Browser). Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing of the component Browser History. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-80. The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special characters such as "<", ">", and "&" that could be interpreted as web-scripting elements when they are sent to a downstream component that processes web pages. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

The browser history feature in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 through 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script as other users and steal authentication information via cookies by injecting JavaScript into the URL, which is executed when the user hits the Back button.

The issue has been introduced in 07/08/2000. The weakness was presented 12/31/2002 by Andreas Sandblad as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared at online.securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2002-1688 since 06/21/2005. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059.007 for this issue.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 906 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (8844), Exploit-DB (21376) and SecurityFocus (BID 4505†). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

Productinfo

Type

Web Browser

Vendor

Microsoft

Name

Internet Explorer

Version

License

commercial

Support

end of life

Website

Vendor: https://www.microsoft.com/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.9

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.9
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-80 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

07/08/2000 🔍
04/15/2002 +646 days 🔍
12/31/2002 +260 days 🔍
12/31/2002 +0 days 🔍
06/21/2005 +903 days 🔍
08/04/2014 +3331 days 🔍
06/15/2025 +3968 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: online.securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Andreas Sandblad
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2002-1688 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-1688
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-19333
X-Force: 8844
SecurityFocus: 4505 - Microsoft Internet Explorer History List Script Injection Vulnerability

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 08/04/2014 16:27
Updated: 06/15/2025 13:54
Changes: 08/04/2014 16:27 (54), 05/07/2019 12:38 (7), 06/15/2025 13:54 (19)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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