CVE-2002-2062

Internet Explorer 5.5-6.0 - Cross-Site Scripting via FTP URL Hostname

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2002-2062. PoCs published by Eiji James Yoshida.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit leverages a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer's FTP folder view feature. By embedding malicious JavaScript in an FTP URL, an attacker can execute arbitrary code in the Local Computer context if specific settings are enabled.

Description

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.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Eiji James Yoshida · textremotewindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/21515

This exploit leverages a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer's FTP folder view feature. By embedding malicious JavaScript in an FTP URL, an attacker can execute arbitrary code in the Local Computer context if specific settings are enabled.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Xss
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Microsoft Internet Explorer (Windows 2000 confirmed)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Enable folder view for FTP sites · Enable Web content in folders
MITRE ATT&CK
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (4)

Core 4
Core References
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4954
Exploit, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc
http://www.geocities.co.jp/SiliconValley/1667/advisory02e.html
Exploit, Vendor Advisory mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-06/0037.html
Third Party Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9290.php

Scores

EPSS 0.1217
EPSS Percentile 95.6%

Details

Status published
Products (2)
microsoft/internet_explorer 5.5 (3 CPE variants)
microsoft/internet_explorer 6.0
Published Dec 31, 2002
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026