CVE-2006-5745
Unspecified vulnerability in the setRequestHeader method in the XMLHTTP (XML HTTP) ActiveX...
Unspecified vulnerability in the setRequestHeader method in the XMLHTTP (XML HTTP) ActiveX Control 4.0 in Microsoft XML Core Services 4.0 on Windows, when accessed by Internet Explorer, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted arguments that lead to memory corruption, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-4685. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Exploit likelihood
What each source reports
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Unspecified vulnerability in the setRequestHeader method in the XMLHTTP (XML HTTP) ActiveX Control 4.0 in Microsoft XML Core Services 4.0 on Windows, when accessed by Internet Explorer, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted arguments that lead to memory corruption, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-4685. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
- Record
CVE-2006-5745- CVSS 2.0
- 7.6 High
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE List No score
Unspecified vulnerability in the setRequestHeader method in the XMLHTTP (XML HTTP) ActiveX Control 4.0 in Microsoft XML Core Services 4.0 on Windows, when accessed by Internet Explorer, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted arguments that lead to memory corruption, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-4685. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
- Record
CVE-2006-5745- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2006-5729 No score
Unspecified vulnerability in the setRequestHeader method in the XMLHTTP (XML HTTP) ActiveX Control 4.0 in Microsoft XML Core Services 4.0 on Windows, when accessed by Internet Explorer, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted arguments that lead to memory corruption, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-4685. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
- Record
EUVD-2006-5729- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-x5x2-7mmp-555x No score
Unspecified vulnerability in the setRequestHeader method in the XMLHTTP (XML HTTP) ActiveX...
Unspecified vulnerability in the setRequestHeader method in the XMLHTTP (XML HTTP) ActiveX Control 4.0 in Microsoft XML Core Services 4.0 on Windows, when accessed by Internet Explorer, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted arguments that lead to memory corruption, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-4685. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
- Record
GHSA-x5x2-7mmp-555x- Updated
- 2026-11-02
Affected products
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB | Microsoft Internet Explorer - XML Core Services HTTP Request Handling (MS06-071) (Metasploit) | 2010-07-03 |
| Exploit-DB | Microsoft Internet Explorer 6/7 - XML Core Services Remote Code Execution (1) | 2006-11-08 |
| Exploit-DB | Microsoft Internet Explorer 6/7 - XML Core Services Remote Code Execution (2) | 2006-11-10 |
| Exploit-DB | Microsoft Internet Explorer 6/7 - XML Core Services Remote Code Execution (3) | 2006-11-10 |
| Metasploit | MS06-071 Microsoft Internet Explorer XML Core Services HTTP Request Handling | 2006-10-10 |
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, Exploit-DB, GitHub Advisories, Metasploit, NVD |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
In short
CVE-2006-5745 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.6) in Microsoft Xml Core Services, published November 6, 2006. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 77.6%, the 99th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
References
us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-318A.html
xforce.iss.net/xforce/alerts/id/239
oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A104
securitytracker.com/id?1017157
exploit-db.com/exploits/2743
iss.net/threats/239.html
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docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-071
vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4334
blogs.securiteam.com?p=717
securityfocus.com/bid/20915
secunia.com/advisories/22687
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30004
microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/927892.mspx
kb.cert.org/vuls/id/585137
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2006-5745
github.com/advisories/GHSA-x5x2-7mmp-555x