CVE-2006-2111Outlook Express Information Disclosure
A component in Microsoft Outlook Express 6 allows remote attackers to bypass domain restrictions and obtain sensitive information via redirections with the mhtml: URI handler, as originally reported for Internet Explorer 6 and 7, aka "URL Redirect Cross Domain Information…
Published May 1, 2006 · Updated Apr 15, 2026
Key Facts
Routine patching- CVE-2006-2111 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 4.3 v2) affecting Outlook Express (Microsoft).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 41% 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
4.3
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
41%
Higher than 98.6% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
36/100
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
3
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisory22477
- advisoryADV-2006-1558
- advisoryADV-2007-2154
Description
A component in Microsoft Outlook Express 6 allows remote attackers to bypass domain restrictions and obtain sensitive information via redirections with the mhtml: URI handler, as originally reported for Internet Explorer 6 and 7, aka "URL Redirect Cross Domain Information Disclosure Vulnerability."
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Outlook ExpressMicrosoft | 6.0 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
May 1, 2006
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
References
- advisory22477
- advisoryADV-2006-1558
- advisoryADV-2007-2154
- exploit19738
- exploitsecunia.com · Internet_Explorer_Arbitrary_Content_Disclosure_…
FAQ
Common Questions.
A component in Microsoft Outlook Express 6 allows remote attackers to bypass domain restrictions and obtain sensitive information via redirections with the mhtml: URI handler, as originally reported for Internet Explorer 6 and 7, aka "URL Redirect Cross Domain Information Disclosure Vulnerability."
Affected: Outlook Express (Microsoft) versions 6.0. 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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