CVE-2002-2062: XSS
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ftp.htt in Internet Explorer 5.5 and 6.0, when running on Windows 2000 with "Enable folder view for FTP sites" and "Enable Web content in folders" selected, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the hostname portion of an FTP URL.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Configuration
Disable the 'Enable folder view for FTP sites' option in Internet Explorer on Windows 2000 to mitigate the ftp.htt hostname XSS vulnerability.
Internet Explorer (ftp.htt) 5.5 and 6.0 on Windows 2000 Enable folder view for FTP sites = false - Configuration
Disable the 'Enable Web content in folders' option in Internet Explorer on Windows 2000 to mitigate the ftp.htt hostname XSS vulnerability.
Internet Explorer (ftp.htt) 5.5 and 6.0 on Windows 2000 Enable Web content in folders = false
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2002-2062?
CVE-2002-2062 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2062?
To fix CVE-2002-2062, users should upgrade to a later version of Internet Explorer that does not have this vulnerability.
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2002-2062?
CVE-2002-2062 affects Internet Explorer versions 5.5 and 6.0 on Windows 2000 with specific settings enabled.
What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2002-2062?
Exploiting CVE-2002-2062 allows attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML, potentially leading to data theft or session hijacking.
Is CVE-2002-2062 still a risk today?
While CVE-2002-2062 is less of a concern today due to outdated software, any users still running affected versions may be at risk.