CVE-2006-4685
CVE-2006-4685 is a low-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Xml Core Services with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 20% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.6)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 20% (97th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Microsoft Xml Core Services
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The XMLHTTP ActiveX control in Microsoft XML Parser 2.6 and XML Core Services 3.0 through 6.0 does not properly handle HTTP server-side redirects, which allows remote user-assisted attackers to access content from other domains.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-4685?
- The XMLHTTP ActiveX control in Microsoft XML Parser 2.6 and XML Core Services 3.0 through 6.0 does not properly handle HTTP server-side redirects, which allows remote user-assisted attackers to access content from other domains.
- How severe is CVE-2006-4685?
- CVE-2006-4685 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.
- Is CVE-2006-4685 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 20% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-4685?
- CVE-2006-4685 primarily affects Microsoft Xml Core Services. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-4685?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2006-4685 published?
- CVE-2006-4685 was published on 2006-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22333
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017033
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/547212
- http://www.osvdb.org/29425
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/449179/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20339
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3980
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-061
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A221
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:xml_core_services:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:xml_core_services:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:xml_core_services:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:xml_parser:2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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