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2.6

Microsoft XML Parser and Core Services enable cross-domain data fetch

CVE-2006-4685 · published 20 years ago
Summary

The XMLHTTP control used in Microsoft XML Parser 2.6 and XML Core Services 3.0‑6.0 does not correctly follow server redirects, letting a remote attacker trick users into loading content from other websites. This can expose your internal users to unintended data or malicious pages. Apply the latest Microsoft updates or disable the XMLHTTP ActiveX control if it is not needed.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
microsoft xml_core_services 3.0
4.0
6.0
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:xml_core_services:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
microsoft xml_parser 2.6
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:xml_parser:2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
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...
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.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
2.6 Low
Exploitation
21% chance of attack within 30 days
Timeline
Published10 Oct 2006
Updated29 Sep 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2006-4685 · NVD
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