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CVE-2007-5158 The focus handling for the onkeydown event in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 allows remote attackers to change field focus and copy keystrokes via a certain use of a JavaScript htmlFor attribute, as....

MediumCVSS 4.3 EPSS 15.0% Public exploit
Published
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Exploit status
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Description

The focus handling for the onkeydown event in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 allows remote attackers to change field focus and copy keystrokes via a certain use of a JavaScript htmlFor attribute, as demonstrated by changing focus from a textarea to a file upload field, a related issue to CVE-2007-3511.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
Microsoft internet explorer = 6.0 No fix listed

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