CVE-2003-1559: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2003-1559: Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.22, and other 5 through 6 SP1 versions, sends Referer headers containing http...

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.22, and other 5 through 6 SP1 versions, sends Referer headers containing https:// URLs in requests for http:// URLs, which allows remote attackers to obtain potentially sensitive information by reading Referer log data.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 02:35 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

Legacy Microsoft Internet Explorer versions could leak the full HTTPS page address when a user followed or loaded HTTP content. If that secure URL contained private details, a receiving HTTP server could record them in logs. The sources do not provide CVSS, a vendor patch, or evidence of current exploitation. Exposure is likely limited to environments still using obsolete Internet Explorer 5.x or 6 SP1-era clients, including the cited IE 5.22 Mac case. Modern exposure cannot be confirmed from the bundle. Treat this as a legacy exposure issue, not an emergency, unless the organization still supports obsolete Internet Explorer clients or URL-based secrets. Prioritize migration and log hygiene for affected systems. Mitigation focus: Identify and retire Internet Explorer 5.x and 6 SP1-era clients.; Check Microsoft or vendor guidance for historical fixes or supported migration paths.; Avoid placing secrets, tokens, or personal data in URLs..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 18:52 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jul 14, 2008, 23:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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