CVE-2011-4689: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 9 does not prevent capture of data about the times of Same Origin Pol...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Internet Explorer privacy weakness. A malicious web page could use timing differences to infer whether certain documents were already in the browser cache. That can reveal browsing or document-access clues, but the provided sources do not show code execution, system takeover, or confirmed active exploitation. Exposure appears limited to environments where Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 9 is still used. The provided affected-product metadata is incomplete and lists no CPEs, so asset validation matters more than automated CPE matching. Low immediate urgency unless legacy Internet Explorer remains in business workflows. Prioritize confirmation and retirement planning over emergency response, because sources do not show active exploitation or a direct system compromise vector. Mitigation focus: Check Microsoft or vendor guidance for any historical update or workaround.; Identify and reduce remaining use of Internet Explorer 6 through 9.; Prefer modern supported browsers for sensitive web access..

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Jun 27, 2026, 17:48 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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