Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2005-1989?

Affected: Ie (Microsoft) versions 6-windows_server_2003_sp1; Internet Explorer (Microsoft) versions 5.01, 5.5. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2005-1989 being exploited in the wild?

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

Is CVE-2005-1989 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-2005-1989?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2005-1989?

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

How urgently should CVE-2005-1989 be patched?

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

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CVE-2005-1989Internet Explorer Vulnerability

Unknown vulnerability in Internet Explorer 5.0, 5.5, and 6.0 allows remote attackers to obtain information and possibly execute code when browsing from a web site to a web folder view using WebDAV, aka "Web Folder Behaviors Cross-Domain Vulnerability".

Published Aug 10, 2005 · Updated Apr 15, 2026

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2005-1989 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 46% 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)

46%

Higher than 98.7% of all scored CVEs

Exploit maturity

Proof of concept

ATLAS score

36/100

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

patch16373

Description

Affected Products

3 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
IeMicrosoft	6-windows_server_2003_sp1	n/a
Internet ExplorerMicrosoft	5.01, 5.5	n/a

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Aug 10, 2005
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026

References

6 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

Unknown vulnerability in Internet Explorer 5.0, 5.5, and 6.0 allows remote attackers to obtain information and possibly execute code when browsing from a web site to a web folder view using WebDAV, aka "Web Folder Behaviors Cross-Domain Vulnerability".
Affected: Ie (Microsoft) versions 6-windows_server_2003_sp1; Internet Explorer (Microsoft) versions 5.01, 5.5. 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.

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