How severe is CVE-2006-4695?

CVE-2006-4695 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2006-4695 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 40% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-4695?

CVE-2006-4695 affects Microsoft Office Web Components. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4695?

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

When was CVE-2006-4695 published?

CVE-2006-4695 was published on 2006-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-4695

CVE-2006-4695 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Office Web Components with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 40% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 40% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Microsoft Office Web Components
Published: 2006-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in certain COM objects in Microsoft Office Web Components 2000 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted URL, aka "Office Web Components URL Parsing Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4695?: Unspecified vulnerability in certain COM objects in Microsoft Office Web Components 2000 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted URL, aka "Office Web Components URL Parsing Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2006-4695?: CVE-2006-4695 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2006-4695 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 40% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-4695?: CVE-2006-4695 affects Microsoft Office Web Components. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4695?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-4695 published?: CVE-2006-4695 was published on 2006-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_web_components:2000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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