CVE-2006-1193

CVE-2006-1193 is a low-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 39% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

• Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.6)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 39% (98th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-79
• Affected product: Microsoft Exchange Server
• Published: 2006-06-13
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange Server 2000 SP1 through SP3, when running Outlook Web Access (OWA), allows user-assisted remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML or web script via unknown vectors related to "HTML parsing."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-1193?

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange Server 2000 SP1 through SP3, when running Outlook Web Access (OWA), allows user-assisted remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML or web script via unknown vectors related to "HTML parsing."

How severe is CVE-2006-1193?

CVE-2006-1193 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2006-1193 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 39% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-1193?

CVE-2006-1193 primarily affects Microsoft Exchange Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-1193?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2006-1193 published?

CVE-2006-1193 was published on 2006-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-June/046892.html
• http://secunia.com/advisories/20634
• http://securitytracker.com/id?1016280
• http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/138188
• http://www.osvdb.org/26441
• http://www.sec-consult.com/fileadmin/Advisories/20060613-0_owa_xss_noexploit.txt
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18381
• http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-164A.html
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2326
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-029
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25550
• https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1070
• https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1161
• https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1315

Affected products (3)

• cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:exchange_server:2000:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:exchange_server:2000:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:exchange_server:2000:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*

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