CVE-2002-0722: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2002-0722: Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, and 6.0 allows remote attackers to misrepresent the source of a file...

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, and 6.0 allows remote attackers to misrepresent the source of a file in the File Download dialogue box to trick users into thinking that the file type is safe to download, aka "File Origin Spoofing."

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 02:56 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This old Internet Explorer flaw could let a malicious site misrepresent where a downloaded file came from in the File Download dialog. The business risk is user deception: staff could trust and open a file they otherwise would question. The source bundle does not show current exploitation or modern browser impact. Exposure is mainly legacy environments still running Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, or 6.0, especially on systems allowed to browse untrusted sites or download files. Modern environments are not shown as affected by the supplied sources. Treat this as a legacy-risk cleanup item unless affected browsers remain in business use. If they do, prioritize containment or retirement because the weakness targets human trust in download prompts. Mitigation focus: Review Microsoft MS02-047 for official update or workaround guidance.; Inventory endpoints for Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, and 6.0.; Retire or isolate systems that require these legacy browsers..

Prepared: Jun 30, 2026, 12:37 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Apr 2, 2003, 05:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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MS02-047CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS

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