Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Jun 2, 2001· Updated Jun 16, 2026
CVE-2001-0149
CVE-2001-0149
Description
Windows Scripting Host in Internet Explorer 5.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via the GetObject Javascript function and the htmlfile ActiveX object.
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Affected products
3<=5.5+ 1 more
- (no CPE)range: <=5.5
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*range: <=5.5
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
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