Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2005-0053?

Affected: Ie (Microsoft) versions 6.0-sp1, 6.0-sp2; Internet Explorer (Microsoft) versions 5.0.1, 5.0.1-sp1, 5.0.1-sp2, 5.0.1-sp3, 5.0.1-sp4, 5.5, 5.5-sp1, 5.5-sp2; Windows 2000 (Microsoft), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2005-0053 being exploited in the wild?

It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Feb 8, 2005.

Is CVE-2005-0053 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-2005-0053?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2005-0053?

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

How urgently should CVE-2005-0053 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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CVE-2005-0053

HighExploitedPublic exploit

Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, and 6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via drag and drop events, aka the "Drag-and-Drop Vulnerability."

Published May 2, 2005 · Updated Apr 15, 2026

Key Facts

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CVE-2005-0053 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting Ie (Microsoft), Internet Explorer (Microsoft), Windows 2000 (Microsoft) and 5 more products.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Feb 8, 2005. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 60% 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 listed as exploited in the wild.

CVSS v2

7.5

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

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

60%

Higher than 99.1% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

Yes

1 catalog listing

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, and 6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via drag and drop events, aka the "Drag-and-Drop Vulnerability."

Known-Exploited Catalog Listings

Catalog	Added	Remediation due	Ransomware use
Industry KEV feed	Feb 8, 2005	n/a	Not reported

Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.

Affected Products

35 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
IeMicrosoft	6.0-sp1, 6.0-sp2	n/a
Internet ExplorerMicrosoft	5.0.1, 5.0.1-sp1, 5.0.1-sp2, 5.0.1-sp3, 5.0.1-sp4, 5.5, 5.5-sp1, 5.5-sp2	n/a
Windows 2000Microsoft	See advisory	n/a
Windows 2003 ServerMicrosoft	enterprise, enterprise_64-bit, r2, standard, web	n/a
Windows 98Microsoft	See advisory	n/a

3 more affected products in the full CVE brief

Timeline

Added to Industry KEV feed
Feb 8, 2005
Publicly disclosed
May 2, 2005
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026

References

10 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, and 6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via drag and drop events, aka the "Drag-and-Drop Vulnerability."
Affected: Ie (Microsoft) versions 6.0-sp1, 6.0-sp2; Internet Explorer (Microsoft) versions 5.0.1, 5.0.1-sp1, 5.0.1-sp2, 5.0.1-sp3, 5.0.1-sp4, 5.5, 5.5-sp1, 5.5-sp2; Windows 2000 (Microsoft), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Feb 8, 2005.
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 listed as exploited in the wild.

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