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CVE-2006-4685

2.6 · LOW

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 acc…

Published Oct 10, 2006microsoftEPSS 20.70%

Overview

CVE-2006-4685 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft xml_core_services. It was published on October 10, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical 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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update xml_core_services to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/22333Refsecuritytracker.com/id?1017033Refwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/547212Refwww.osvdb.org/29425Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/449179/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/20339Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3980Refdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-061Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A221Refsecunia.com/advisories/22333

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4685?

CVE-2006-4685 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft xml_core_services. It was published on October 10, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2006-4685?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-4685?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update xml_core_services to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2006-4685?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-4685 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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