CVE-2005-4679: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-4679: Internet Explorer 6 for Windows XP Service Pack 2 allows remote attackers to spoof the URL in the status ba...

Internet Explorer 6 for Windows XP Service Pack 2 allows remote attackers to spoof the URL in the status bar via the title in an image in a link to a trusted site within a form to the malicious site.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 16, 2024, 18:49 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This CVE describes a user-interface spoofing issue in Internet Explorer 6 on Windows XP Service Pack 2. A malicious site could make the browser status bar appear to show a trusted destination, increasing phishing risk. The source bundle does not provide severity scoring, patch status, or evidence of real-world exploitation. Exposure appears limited to environments still using Internet Explorer 6 on Windows XP Service Pack 2. The provided affected-product metadata is incomplete, so confirm through asset inventory rather than assuming broader Microsoft product impact. Treat this as a legacy-browser phishing risk with incomplete remediation evidence. It is not KEV-listed and has no provided severity score, so prioritize based on whether affected systems still exist and handle sensitive workflows. Mitigation focus: Inventory any Internet Explorer 6 on Windows XP Service Pack 2 usage.; Check Microsoft or vendor guidance before assigning patch status.; Reduce or eliminate untrusted web browsing from affected systems..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 14:50 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Feb 1, 2006, 02:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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