# CVE-2002-1217: Cross-Frame scripting vulnerability in the WebBrowser control as used in Internet Explorer 5.5 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute ar

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2002-10-21 · Updated: 2024-08-08

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Cross-Frame scripting vulnerability in the WebBrowser control as used in Internet Explorer 5.5 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, read arbitrary files, or conduct other unauthorized activities via script that accesses the Document property, which bypasses <frame> and <iframe> domain restrictions.

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## References

- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A272
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-066
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A333
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103470310417576&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=103470202010570&w=2
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10371.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5963
- http://security.greymagic.com/adv/gm011-ie/
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2002-q4/0024.html
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/n-018.shtml
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/21940

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