Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2001-1410?

Affected: Internet Explorer (Microsoft) versions 5.5, 5.5-sp1, 5.5-sp2, 6.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2001-1410 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2001-1410 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2001-1410?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2001-1410?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2001-1410 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2001-1410

MediumPublic exploit

Internet Explorer 6 and earlier allows remote attackers to create chromeless windows using the Javascript window.createPopup method, which could allow attackers to simulate a victim's display and conduct unauthorized activities or steal sensitive data via social engineering.

Published Aug 18, 2003 · Updated Apr 15, 2026

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2001-1410 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.0 v2) affecting Internet Explorer (Microsoft).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v2

5.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

51%

Higher than 98.9% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

Affected Products

4 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Internet ExplorerMicrosoft	5.5, 5.5-sp1, 5.5-sp2, 6.0	n/a

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Aug 18, 2003
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026

References

exploitExploitDB-21127
exploit20011021 Javascript in IE may spoof the whole screen
exploit3469
other20030713 IE chromeless window vulnerabilities
other20030715 Internet Explorer Full-Screen mode threats

5 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

Internet Explorer 6 and earlier allows remote attackers to create chromeless windows using the Javascript window.createPopup method, which could allow attackers to simulate a victim's display and conduct unauthorized activities or steal sensitive data via social engineering.
Affected: Internet Explorer (Microsoft) versions 5.5, 5.5-sp1, 5.5-sp2, 6.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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