CVE-2003-0115 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary web script in Internet Explorer via third-party plugin rendering flaws, requiring user interaction.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2003-0115?
CVE-2003-0115 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Microsoft Ie, published on 2 May 2003. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5 and 6.0 does not properly check parameters that are passed during third party rendering, which could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary web script, aka the "Third Party Plugin Rendering" vulnerability, a different vulnerability than CVE-2003-0233.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0115?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Microsoft Ie, Microsoft Internet Explorer.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0115?
No fix has been published for CVE-2003-0115 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2003-0115 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2003-0115 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Ie
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rcwm-qwrf-r7p7.