CVE-2006-4704Visual Studio .net Vulnerability
Cross-zone scripting vulnerability in the WMI Object Broker (WMIScriptUtils.WMIObjectBroker2) ActiveX control (WmiScriptUtils.dll) in Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 allows remote attackers to bypass Internet zone restrictions and execute arbitrary code by instantiating dangerous…
Published Nov 1, 2006 · Updated Apr 22, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2006-4704 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 6.8 v2) affecting Visual Studio .net (Microsoft).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Jan 9, 2007. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 46% 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 listed as exploited in the wild.
Scores
CVSS v2
6.8
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
46%
Higher than 98.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
ATLAS score
54/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Jan 9, 2007
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
Public exploit code
2
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
3
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisory22603
- advisory927709
- advisoryADV-2006-4282
Description
Cross-zone scripting vulnerability in the WMI Object Broker (WMIScriptUtils.WMIObjectBroker2) ActiveX control (WmiScriptUtils.dll) in Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 allows remote attackers to bypass Internet zone restrictions and execute arbitrary code by instantiating dangerous objects, aka "WMI Object Broker Vulnerability."
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Jan 9, 2007 | n/a | Not reported |
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Visual Studio .netMicrosoft | 2005 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Nov 1, 2006
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jan 9, 2007
Last updated
Apr 22, 2026
References
- advisory22603
- advisory927709
- advisoryADV-2006-4282
- exploitMSF ie_createobject.rb
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
Cross-zone scripting vulnerability in the WMI Object Broker (WMIScriptUtils.WMIObjectBroker2) ActiveX control (WmiScriptUtils.dll) in Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 allows remote attackers to bypass Internet zone restrictions and execute arbitrary code by instantiating dangerous objects, aka "WMI Object Broker Vulnerabi…
Affected: Visual Studio .net (Microsoft) versions 2005. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Jan 9, 2007.
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 listed as exploited in the wild.
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