CVE-2005-4089

What it is

Microsoft Internet Explorer allows remote attackers to bypass cross-domain security restrictions and obtain sensitive information by using the @import directive to download files from other domains that are not valid Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) files, as demonstrated using Google Desktop, aka "CSSXSS" and "CSS Cross-Domain Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network without logging in. High risk of data exposure.

Exploit odds

22.1% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS). Higher than most.

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2005-12-08 11:03 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-16 22:18 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 22.1% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 7.1 HIGH (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2005-12-08 11:03 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-16 22:18 UTC

Exploit probability

22.1% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-264

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Microsoft Ie 6.0
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 7.1

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Medium

Authentication

None

Confidentiality

Complete

Integrity

None

Availability

None

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