CVE-2002-2311: microsoft internet_explorer
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2002-2311 is a medium (CVSS 6.4) vulnerability in microsoft internet_explorer. EPSS estimates a 9.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 95.4% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
Timeline
- 26-10-2007PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 16-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 and possibly others allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary file contents when users press a key corresponding to the JavaScript (1) event.ctrlKey or (2) event.shiftKey onkeydown event contained in a webpage. NOTE: it was reported that the vendor has disputed the severity of this issue.
CVSS metrics
1 score · 1 source · 1 versionEPSS trend
Probability
9.51%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
95%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 9.51% on 19-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundExploit Reference (securityfocus.com)
Maturity: unknown
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Microsoft1 product
- internet_explorer5.0 | 5.01 | 5.5 | 5.5:sp1 | 5.5:sp2 | 6.0
Opera_software1 product
- opera_web_browser6.0.1
2 vendors · 2 products