CVE-2002-1254
HighPublic exploitInternet Explorer 5.5 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to bypass the cross-domain security model and access information on the local system or in other domains, and possibly execute code, via cached methods and objects, aka "Cross Domain Verification via Cached Methods."
Published Dec 11, 2002 · Updated Apr 15, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2002-1254 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting Ie (Microsoft), Internet Explorer (Microsoft).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 54% 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
7.5
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
54%
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
Internet Explorer 5.5 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to bypass the cross-domain security model and access information on the local system or in other domains, and possibly execute code, via cached methods and objects, aka "Cross Domain Verification via Cached Methods."
Affected Products
5 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| IeMicrosoft | 6.0-sp1 | n/a |
| Internet ExplorerMicrosoft | 5.5, 5.5-sp1, 5.5-sp2, 6.0 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Dec 11, 2002
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026
References
- patch6028
- exploitExploitDB-21959
- other20021022 Vulnerable cached objects in IE (9 advisories in 1)
- otherMS02-066
- otherhttp://security.greymagic.com/adv/gm012-ie/
FAQ
Common Questions.
Internet Explorer 5.5 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to bypass the cross-domain security model and access information on the local system or in other domains, and possibly execute code, via cached methods and objects, aka "Cross Domain Verification via Cached Methods."
Affected: Ie (Microsoft) versions 6.0-sp1; 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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