EIP-2026-118827

PRE-CVE

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 - File Attachment Script Execution

Title source: legacy
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for EIP-2026-118827. PoCs published by http-equiv.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit leverages a vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 to force the download and execution of a malicious HTM file containing attacker-supplied script instructions. The PoC uses a combination of PHP and JavaScript to deliver a payload that exploits the browser's handling of HTM files.

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 - File Attachment Script Execution

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by http-equiv · textremotewindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/21705

This exploit leverages a vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 to force the download and execution of a malicious HTM file containing attacker-supplied script instructions. The PoC uses a combination of PHP and JavaScript to deliver a payload that exploits the browser's handling of HTM files.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Victim must be using Internet Explorer 6 · Victim must open or be directed to the malicious HTM file
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

Details

Status pre_cve
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026