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CVE-2005-2830

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, and 6, when using an HTTPS proxy server t...

Medium CVSS 5.0

Overview

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, and 6, when using an HTTPS proxy server that requires Basic Authentication, sends URLs in cleartext, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information, aka "HTTPS Proxy Vulnerability."

CWE: N/A Published: 2005-12-14T11:03:00.000
Risk analysis

This vulnerability is rated 🟡 MEDIUM.

  • CVSS: 5.0 (MEDIUM)
  • Detected tags: none (tag impact: LOW)

Recommended actions:

  • Prioritize remediation based on business criticality and exposure.
  • Limit exposure and increase monitoring until fixed.

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