CVE-2006-3014

CVE-2006-3014 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Excel with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 30% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Description

Microsoft Excel allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary javascript and redirect users to arbitrary sites via an Excel spreadsheet with an embedded Shockwave Flash Player ActiveX Object, which is automatically executed when the user opens the spreadsheet.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-3014?
Microsoft Excel allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary javascript and redirect users to arbitrary sites via an Excel spreadsheet with an embedded Shockwave Flash Player ActiveX Object, which is automatically executed when the user opens the spreadsheet.
How severe is CVE-2006-3014?
CVE-2006-3014 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-3014 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 30% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-3014?
CVE-2006-3014 affects Microsoft Excel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3014?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-3014 published?
CVE-2006-3014 was published on 2006-06-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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