CVE-2008-4788: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 omits high-bit URL-encoded characters when displaying the address bar, which...

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This issue lets a malicious website make Internet Explorer 6 display a misleading address bar by hiding certain encoded characters. The business risk is phishing: users may believe they are on a trusted domain when they are not. The evidence only names IE6 and does not identify active exploitation. Exposure is most likely limited to environments where Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 is still used to browse untrusted or sensitive web content. Modern browser exposure is not supported by the provided sources. Treat this as a legacy-browser risk. Prioritize remediation if IE6 remains in use for business workflows, especially where users access email, finance, identity, or customer portals. Mitigation focus: Identify and remove any remaining Internet Explorer 6 usage.; Move users to a supported browser for all web access.; Check Microsoft or vendor guidance for any historical remediation details..

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Jun 28, 2026, 18:33 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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