CVE-2006-1193Exchange Server XSS
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange Server 2000 SP1 through SP3, when running Outlook Web Access (OWA), allows user-assisted remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML or web script via unknown vectors related to "HTML parsing."
Published Jun 13, 2006 · Updated Apr 15, 2026
Key Facts
Routine patching- CVE-2006-1193 is a low-severity vulnerability (CVSS 2.6 v2) affecting Exchange Server (Microsoft).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
Scores
CVSS v2
2.6
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
40%
Higher than 98.6% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
51/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange Server 2000 SP1 through SP3, when running Outlook Web Access (OWA), allows user-assisted remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML or web script via unknown vectors related to "HTML parsing."
Affected Products
3 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Exchange ServerMicrosoft | 2000-sp1, 2000-sp2, 2000-sp3 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jun 13, 2006
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
References
- advisory20060614 SEC Consult SA-20060613-0 :: Outlook Web Access Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
- advisoryexchange-owa-xss(25550)
- advisoryoval:org.mitre.oval:def:1070
- advisoryoval:org.mitre.oval:def:1161
- advisoryoval:org.mitre.oval:def:1315
FAQ
Common Questions.
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange Server 2000 SP1 through SP3, when running Outlook Web Access (OWA), allows user-assisted remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML or web script via unknown vectors related to "HTML parsing."
Affected: Exchange Server (Microsoft) versions 2000-sp1, 2000-sp2, 2000-sp3. 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: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
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