How severe is CVE-2006-2900?

CVE-2006-2900 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-2900 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-2900?

CVE-2006-2900 primarily affects Microsoft Ie. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2900?

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

When was CVE-2006-2900 published?

CVE-2006-2900 was published on 2006-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-2900

CVE-2006-2900 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Ie with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 13% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Microsoft Ie
Published: 2006-06-07
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Internet Explorer 6 allows user-assisted remote attackers to read arbitrary files by tricking a user into typing the characters of the target filename in a text box and using the OnKeyDown, OnKeyPress, and OnKeyUp Javascript keystroke events to change the focus and cause those characters to be inserted into a file upload input control, which can then upload the file when the user submits the form.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2900?: Internet Explorer 6 allows user-assisted remote attackers to read arbitrary files by tricking a user into typing the characters of the target filename in a text box and using the OnKeyDown, OnKeyPress, and OnKeyUp Javascript keystroke events to change the focus and cause those characters to be inserted into a file upload input control, which can then upload the file when the user submits the form.
How severe is CVE-2006-2900?: CVE-2006-2900 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-2900 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-2900?: CVE-2006-2900 primarily affects Microsoft Ie. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2900?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-2900 published?: CVE-2006-2900 was published on 2006-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (11)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:ie:5.01:windows_2000_sp4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:ie:6:*:windows_xp_professional_64bit:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:ie:6:sp1:windows_98:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:ie:6:sp1:windows_98_se:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:ie:6:sp1:windows_millennium:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:ie:6:sp1:windows_xpsp1:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:ie:6:windows_2000_sp4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:ie:6:windows_server_2003_sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:ie:6:windows_server_2003_sp1_itanium:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:ie:6:windows_xp_sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:canon:network_camera_server_vb101:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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