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CVE-2002-1688

MEDIUM · CVSS 5 EPSS 17.46%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2002-12-31 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a medium severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0. It affects Microsoft, Java. Its EPSS score suggests a 17.5% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. It may be remotely exploitable.

CVE
CVE-2002-1688
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
5
EPSS
17.46%
Microsoft Java

Original NVD Description

The browser history feature in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 through 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script as other users and steal authentication information via cookies by injecting JavaScript into the URL, which is executed when the user hits the Back button.