Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2006-1188?

Affected: Ie (Microsoft) versions 5.1, 5.2.3, 6.0-sp1, 6.0-sp2, 6.0, 6-sp1, 6-windows_2000_sp4, 6-windows_server_2003_sp1; Internet Explorer (Microsoft) versions 5.1, 5.5, 5.5-preview, 5.5-sp1, 5.5-sp2, 6.0, 6.0.2600, 6.0.2800; Network Camera Server Vb101 (Canon). The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2006-1188 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2006-1188 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2006-1188?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2006-1188?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2006-1188 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2006-1188

HighPublic exploit

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 through 6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via HTML elements with a certain crafted tag, which leads to memory corruption.

Published Apr 11, 2006 · Updated Apr 15, 2026

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2006-1188 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting Ie (Microsoft), Internet Explorer (Microsoft), Network Camera Server Vb101 (Canon).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v2

7.5

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

58%

Higher than 99.0% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 through 6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via HTML elements with a certain crafted tag, which leads to memory corruption.

Affected Products

23 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
IeMicrosoft	5.1, 5.2.3, 6.0-sp1, 6.0-sp2, 6.0, 6-sp1, 6-windows_2000_sp4, 6-windows_server_2003_sp1	n/a
Internet ExplorerMicrosoft	5.1, 5.5, 5.5-preview, 5.5-sp1, 5.5-sp2, 6.0, 6.0.2600, 6.0.2800	n/a
Network Camera Server Vb101Canon	See advisory	n/a

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Apr 11, 2006
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026

References

patchVU#824324
exploitExploitDB-1838
otherMS06-013
other18957
other1015900

7 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 through 6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via HTML elements with a certain crafted tag, which leads to memory corruption.
Affected: Ie (Microsoft) versions 5.1, 5.2.3, 6.0-sp1, 6.0-sp2, 6.0, 6-sp1, 6-windows_2000_sp4, 6-windows_server_2003_sp1; Internet Explorer (Microsoft) versions 5.1, 5.5, 5.5-preview, 5.5-sp1, 5.5-sp2, 6.0, 6.0.2600, 6.0.2800; Network Camera Server Vb101 (Canon). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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