CVE-2006-6983

CVE-2006-6983 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Myweb4net Myweb4net Browser with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Cross-domain vulnerability in MYweb4net Browser 3.8.8.0 allows remote attackers to access restricted information from other domains via an object tag with a data parameter that references a link on the attacker's originating site that specifies a Location HTTP header that references the target site, which then makes that content available through the outerHTML attribute of the object, a similar vulnerability to CVE-2006-3280.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6983?
Cross-domain vulnerability in MYweb4net Browser 3.8.8.0 allows remote attackers to access restricted information from other domains via an object tag with a data parameter that references a link on the attacker's originating site that specifies a Location HTTP header that references the target site, which then makes that content available through the outerHTML attribute of the object, a similar vulnerability to CVE-2006-3280.
How severe is CVE-2006-6983?
CVE-2006-6983 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-6983 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6983?
CVE-2006-6983 affects Myweb4net Myweb4net Browser. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6983?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-6983 published?
CVE-2006-6983 was published on 2007-02-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)