CVE-2006-2900 json
Internet Explorer 6 allows user-assisted remote attackers to read arbitrary files by tricking a user into typing the characters of the targ…
published 2006-06-07 20 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2006-2897
- cvss
- 4.0
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 12.6%
- EPSS 12.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 96%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Internet Explorer 6 allows user-assisted remote attackers to read arbitrary files by tricking a user into typing the characters of the target filename in a text box and using the OnKeyDown, OnKeyPress, and OnKeyUp Javascript keystroke events to change the focus and cause those characters to be inserted into a file upload input control, which can then upload the file when the user submits the form.
Exploit prediction
12.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 96% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.0 | AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
References
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2006/2161
vdb-entry, vendor-advisory
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secunia.com
/advisories/20449
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
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securityreason.com
/securityalert/1059
third-party-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/18308
vdb-entry
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lists.grok.org.uk
/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-June/046610.html
mailing-list
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2006-2900
- NVD CVE-2006-2900
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