Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2002-1217?

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-2002-1217 being exploited in the wild?

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

Is CVE-2002-1217 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-2002-1217?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2002-1217?

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

How urgently should CVE-2002-1217 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.

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CVE-2002-1217Internet Explorer Vulnerability

Cross-Frame scripting vulnerability in the WebBrowser control as used in Internet Explorer 5.5 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, read arbitrary files, or conduct other unauthorized activities via script that accesses the Document property, which bypasses…

Published Oct 28, 2002 · Updated Apr 15, 2026

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2002-1217 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting Internet Explorer (Microsoft).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 50% 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 public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.

Scores

CVSS v2

7.5

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

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

50%

Higher than 98.8% of all scored CVEs

Exploit maturity

Proof of concept

ATLAS score

38/100

Publication score, see How it works

Exploitation Verdict

KEV listed

Not listed

Federal due date

None

No federal due date

Ransomware use

Not reported

Attributed actors

None named

Exploit & Defence Guidance

Exploit maturity

Proof of concept

Public exploit code

Proof-of-concept links

In-the-wild evidence

Reports of active use

Advisories And Exploit References

patchhttp://security.greymagic.com/adv/gm011-ie/

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
Oct 28, 2002
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026

References

patchsecurity.greymagic.com · gm011-ie
exploitExploitDB-21940
other20021015 Internet Explorer : The D-Day
other20021015 Internet Explorer : The D-Day
other20021015 Internet Explorer : The D-Day

6 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

Cross-Frame scripting vulnerability in the WebBrowser control as used in Internet Explorer 5.5 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, read arbitrary files, or conduct other unauthorized activities via script that accesses the Document property, which bypasses and domain restrictions.
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 public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.

Is CVE-2002-1217 On Your Attack Surface?

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