How severe is CVE-2006-2111?

CVE-2006-2111 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-2111 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 40% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-2111?

CVE-2006-2111 affects Microsoft Outlook Express. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2111?

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

When was CVE-2006-2111 published?

CVE-2006-2111 was published on 2006-05-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-2111

CVE-2006-2111 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook Express with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 40% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 40% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Microsoft Outlook Express
Published: 2006-05-01
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

A component in Microsoft Outlook Express 6 allows remote attackers to bypass domain restrictions and obtain sensitive information via redirections with the mhtml: URI handler, as originally reported for Internet Explorer 6 and 7, aka "URL Redirect Cross Domain Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2111?: A component in Microsoft Outlook Express 6 allows remote attackers to bypass domain restrictions and obtain sensitive information via redirections with the mhtml: URI handler, as originally reported for Internet Explorer 6 and 7, aka "URL Redirect Cross Domain Information Disclosure Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2006-2111?: CVE-2006-2111 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-2111 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 40% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-2111?: CVE-2006-2111 affects Microsoft Outlook Express. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2111?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-2111 published?: CVE-2006-2111 was published on 2006-05-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:outlook_express:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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