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CVE-2006-6238

UnknownEPSS 1.28%

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CVE-2006-6238 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The AutoFill feature in Apple Safari 2.0.4 does not properly verify that all automatically populated form fields are visible to the user, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information, such as usernames and passwords, via input fields of zero width, a variant of CVE-2006-6077.. EPSS estimates a 1.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The AutoFill feature in Apple Safari 2.0.4 does not properly verify that all automatically populated form fields are visible to the user, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information, such as usernames and passwords, via input fields of zero width, a variant of CVE-2006-6077.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.28%

66.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AppleSafari2.0.4

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-6238?
The AutoFill feature in Apple Safari 2.0.4 does not properly verify that all automatically populated form fields are visible to the user, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information, such as usernames and passwords, via input fields of zero width, a variant of CVE-2006-6077.
How severe is CVE-2006-6238?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-6238 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6238?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST