CVE-2006-0799: Microsoft Internet Explorer allows remote attackers to spoof a legitimate URL in the status bar and conduct...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This CVE describes a Microsoft Internet Explorer phishing weakness where a page could make the browser status bar appear to show a legitimate URL while directing the user elsewhere. The source bundle does not name affected versions, CVSS severity, a patch, or active exploitation. Exposure is most relevant to organizations that still allow legacy Internet Explorer usage or archived systems that depend on it. The provided sources do not specify exact affected versions or whether modern Microsoft browsers are affected. Treat this as a legacy phishing risk, not an emergency remote-code-execution issue. Priority should depend on whether Internet Explorer remains usable in the business. If IE is gone, residual urgency is low. Mitigation focus: Inventory any remaining Internet Explorer use in the environment.; Check Microsoft or vendor guidance for affected versions and fixes.; Prefer supported browsers for web access and business workflows..

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Jun 29, 2026, 14:19 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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