How severe is CVE-2006-3450?

CVE-2006-3450 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-3450 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 41% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-3450?

CVE-2006-3450 primarily affects Microsoft Ie. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-3450?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2006-3450 published?

CVE-2006-3450 was published on 2006-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-3450

CVE-2006-3450 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Ie with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 41% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 41% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Microsoft Ie
Published: 2006-08-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by using the document.getElementByID Javascript function to access crafted Cascading Style Sheet (CSS) elements, and possibly other unspecified vectors involving certain layout positioning combinations in an HTML file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-3450?: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by using the document.getElementByID Javascript function to access crafted Cascading Style Sheet (CSS) elements, and possibly other unspecified vectors involving certain layout positioning combinations in an HTML file.
How severe is CVE-2006-3450?: CVE-2006-3450 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-3450 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 41% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-3450?: CVE-2006-3450 primarily affects Microsoft Ie. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3450?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-3450 published?: CVE-2006-3450 was published on 2006-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:ie:6.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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