CVE-2006-5578

CVE-2006-5578 is a low-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Ie with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 21% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 and earlier allows remote attackers to read Temporary Internet Files (TIF) and obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors involving certain drag and drop operations, aka "TIF Folder Information Disclosure Vulnerability," and a different issue than CVE-2006-5577.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5578?
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 and earlier allows remote attackers to read Temporary Internet Files (TIF) and obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors involving certain drag and drop operations, aka "TIF Folder Information Disclosure Vulnerability," and a different issue than CVE-2006-5577.
How severe is CVE-2006-5578?
CVE-2006-5578 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2006-5578 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 21% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5578?
CVE-2006-5578 affects Microsoft Ie. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5578?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-5578 published?
CVE-2006-5578 was published on 2006-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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