How severe is CVE-2006-4560?

CVE-2006-4560 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-4560 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 18% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-4560?

CVE-2006-4560 affects Microsoft Ie. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4560?

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-2006-4560 published?

CVE-2006-4560 was published on 2006-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-4560

CVE-2006-4560 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Ie with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 18% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 18% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Ie
Published: 2006-09-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Internet Explorer 6 on Windows XP SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the browser's session with an arbitrary intranet web server, by hosting script on an Internet web server that can be made inaccessible by the attacker and that has a domain name under the attacker's control, which can force the browser to drop DNS pinning and perform a new DNS query for the domain name after the script is already running.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4560?: Internet Explorer 6 on Windows XP SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the browser's session with an arbitrary intranet web server, by hosting script on an Internet web server that can be made inaccessible by the attacker and that has a domain name under the attacker's control, which can force the browser to drop DNS pinning and perform a new DNS query for the domain name after the script is already running.
How severe is CVE-2006-4560?: CVE-2006-4560 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-4560 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 18% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-4560?: CVE-2006-4560 affects Microsoft Ie. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4560?: 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-2006-4560 published?: CVE-2006-4560 was published on 2006-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:ie:6:windows_server_2003_sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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