CVE-2001-0665: Internet Explorer 6 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause certain HTTP requests to be automatically...

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CVE-2001-0665 is an old Internet Explorer issue where a malicious site could make certain HTTP requests appear to come from the victim. In business terms, this could let an attacker trigger actions inside web services under a user’s session. The provided sources do not show current exploitation. Exposure is most likely limited to environments still running Internet Explorer 6 or earlier, or legacy systems requiring those browsers. The bundle’s affected metadata is incomplete, so confirm exposure through endpoint and browser inventory rather than assuming broad impact. Treat this as a legacy exposure issue. It is not supported by current exploitation evidence in the supplied bundle, but any remaining Internet Explorer 6 use should be remediated because user-session actions in business web apps could be abused. Mitigation focus: Review Microsoft MS01-051 and apply vendor-provided guidance.; Remove or block Internet Explorer 6 and earlier from managed endpoints.; Restrict legacy browser use to isolated, non-sensitive environments if replacement is not immediate..

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Jul 1, 2026, 07:46 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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