CVE-2002-0026: Internet Explorer 5.5 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to bypass restrictions for executing scripts via an o...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Internet Explorer issue where a malicious page could get script to run after the browser’s first security check had already passed. Business urgency depends almost entirely on whether any legacy systems still use Internet Explorer 5.5 or 6.0. Likely exposure is limited to legacy Windows environments, embedded systems, lab systems, or business applications that still require Internet Explorer 5.5 or 6.0. Modern browsers are not identified as affected in the provided sources. Treat this as a legacy-technology risk. It is not urgent for modern fleets, but any remaining IE 5.5 or 6.0 dependency should be removed, isolated, or formally risk-accepted. Mitigation focus: Identify any hosts still running Internet Explorer 5.5 or 6.0.; Review Microsoft MS02-005 for applicable vendor remediation guidance.; Retire or isolate systems that require these legacy browser versions..

Prepared

Jul 1, 2026, 06:34 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.