CVE-1999-1235: Internet Explorer 5.0 records the username and password for FTP servers in the URL history, which could allow (1) local

Published n/a Updated 2026-08-21T04:30:48.834Z

Summary

Internet Explorer 5.0 records the username and password for FTP servers in the URL history, which could allow (1) local users to read the information from another user's index.dat, or (2) people who are physically observing ("shoulder surfing") another user to read the information from the status bar when the user moves the mouse over a link.

Severity

UNKNOWN

Source Attribution

Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:48.834Z · Confidence: high

Impact

Based on CVSS vector: n/a — assess confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact via the official vector documentation.

Affected Software

Fix

Upgrade affected software to the fixed version identified above. Apply vendor patches and monitor advisories before exposed systems go unpatched.

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