CVE-2006-1191
CVE-2006-1191 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 32% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 32% (98th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 through 6 does not always correctly identify the domain that is associated with a browser window, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive cross-domain information and spoof sites by running script after the user has navigated to another site.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-1191?
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 through 6 does not always correctly identify the domain that is associated with a browser window, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive cross-domain information and spoof sites by running script after the user has navigated to another site.
- How severe is CVE-2006-1191?
- CVE-2006-1191 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2006-1191 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 32% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-1191?
- CVE-2006-1191 primarily affects Microsoft Internet Explorer. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-1191?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2006-1191 published?
- CVE-2006-1191 was published on 2006-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18957
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015892
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17457
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1318
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-013
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25555
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1251
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1710
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:5.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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