CVE-2006-1188

CVE-2006-1188 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Ie with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 57% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 through 6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via HTML elements with a certain crafted tag, which leads to memory corruption.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-1188?
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 through 6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via HTML elements with a certain crafted tag, which leads to memory corruption.
How severe is CVE-2006-1188?
CVE-2006-1188 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-1188 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 57% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-1188?
CVE-2006-1188 primarily affects Microsoft Ie. In total, 23 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1188?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-1188 published?
CVE-2006-1188 was published on 2006-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (23)

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