CVE-2006-6596 Code injection in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code via malicious HAW files opened in Internet Explorer, requiring user interaction to trigger the vulnerability.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2006-6596?
CVE-2006-6596 is a medium-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Dec 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
HyperAccess 8.4 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary vbscript and commands via a session (HAW) file, which can be automatically opened using Internet Explorer.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-6596?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Hilgraeve Hyperaccess.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6596?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-6596 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2006-6596 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-6596 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4rg6-6wqm-37x6.