CVE-2006-5745
Unspecified vulnerability in the setRequestHeader method in the XMLHTTP (XML HTTP) ActiveX...
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.
- Severity
- 7.6 HighCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 77.6%EPSS, 99th percentile
- Exploitation
- None known5 public exploits
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
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
Affected products
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Metasploit | MS06-071 Microsoft Internet Explorer XML Core Services HTTP Request Handling | 2006-10-10 |
| 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 |
| Exploit-DB | Microsoft Internet Explorer - XML Core Services HTTP Request Handling (MS06-071) (Metasploit) | 2010-07-03 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
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 ListNo 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-2006-5729No 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-555xNo 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
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| exploits, facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, Exploit-DB, GitHub Advisories, Metasploit, NVD |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
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