What is the severity of CVE-2001-0089?

CVE-2001-0089 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential for unauthorized file access.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0089?

To fix CVE-2001-0089, users should upgrade to Internet Explorer version 6.0 or later.

Who is affected by CVE-2001-0089?

CVE-2001-0089 affects users of Internet Explorer 5.0, 5.01, and 5.5.

When was CVE-2001-0089 discovered?

CVE-2001-0089 was disclosed in the year 2001.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2001-0089

low

2.6

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

16/2/2001

7/5/2001

8/8/2024

CVE-2001-0089

Q: What type of attack does CVE-2001-0089 enable?

CVE-2001-0089 enables remote attackers to read arbitrary files from the client's filesystem.

First published: Fri Feb 16 2001(Updated: )

Internet Explorer 5.0 through 5.5 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files from the client via the INPUT TYPE element in an HTML form, aka the "File Upload via Form" vulnerability.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Internet Explorer	<=5.5
Internet Explorer	=5.0
Internet Explorer	=5.01

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0089?
CVE-2001-0089 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential for unauthorized file access.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0089?
To fix CVE-2001-0089, users should upgrade to Internet Explorer version 6.0 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2001-0089?
CVE-2001-0089 affects users of Internet Explorer 5.0, 5.01, and 5.5.
What type of attack does CVE-2001-0089 enable?
CVE-2001-0089 enables remote attackers to read arbitrary files from the client's filesystem.
When was CVE-2001-0089 discovered?
CVE-2001-0089 was disclosed in the year 2001.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0089?
CVE-2001-0089 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential for unauthorized file access.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0089?
To fix CVE-2001-0089, users should upgrade to Internet Explorer version 6.0 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2001-0089?
CVE-2001-0089 affects users of Internet Explorer 5.0, 5.01, and 5.5.
What type of attack does CVE-2001-0089 enable?
CVE-2001-0089 enables remote attackers to read arbitrary files from the client's filesystem.
When was CVE-2001-0089 discovered?
CVE-2001-0089 was disclosed in the year 2001.