CVE-2006-0187

Name: CVE-2006-0187
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-01-12T06:02:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 18.91%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-0187 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. By design, Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 automatically executes code in the Load event of a user-defined control (UserControl1_Load function), which allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code by tricking the user into opening a malicious Visual Studio project file.. EPSS estimates a 18.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

By design, Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 automatically executes code in the Load event of a user-defined control (UserControl1_Load function), which allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code by tricking the user into opening a malicious Visual Studio project file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

18.91%

96.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Visual Studio .Net	2005

References

Timeline

Published: Jan 12, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-0187?

How severe is CVE-2006-0187?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-0187 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 18.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0187?

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Source: NVD / NIST