CVE-2002-1188: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2002-1188: Internet Explorer 5.01 through 6.0 allows remote attackers to identify the path to the Temporary Internet F...

Internet Explorer 5.01 through 6.0 allows remote attackers to identify the path to the Temporary Internet Files folder and obtain user information such as cookies via certain uses of the OBJECT tag, which are not subjected to the proper security checks, aka "Temporary Internet Files folders Name Reading."

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 03:19 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

Old Internet Explorer versions 5.01 through 6.0 could expose a user's Temporary Internet Files folder path and information such as cookies to a remote web attacker. The business concern is mainly legacy exposure, not modern browser fleets. Exposure is likely limited to environments that still retain Internet Explorer 5.01 through 6.0 or legacy systems dependent on those versions. The supplied bundle does not identify other affected products or modern browser exposure. Treat this as a legacy-risk cleanup item unless these Internet Explorer versions remain in production. If they do, prioritize remediation because browser cookie and user information exposure can undermine account security. Mitigation focus: Review Microsoft MS02-066 and apply the vendor-provided update where applicable.; Remove or isolate obsolete Internet Explorer 5.01 through 6.0 systems.; Restrict legacy browser use to trusted internal sites only..

Prepared: Jun 30, 2026, 03:57 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Sep 1, 2004, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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MS02-066CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:690CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:444CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature

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