EIP-2026-118838
PRE-CVEMicrosoft Internet Explorer 6 - Sysimage Protocol Handler Local File Detection
Title source: legacyExploitation Summary
EIP tracks 1 public exploit for EIP-2026-118838. PoCs published by Gregory R. Panakkal.
AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit leverages the 'sysimage://' protocol handler in Microsoft Internet Explorer to detect the existence of local files. By embedding an image tag with a local file path, the onLoad and onError events reveal whether the file exists, leading to information disclosure.
Description
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 - Sysimage Protocol Handler Local File Detection
Exploits (1)
This exploit leverages the 'sysimage://' protocol handler in Microsoft Internet Explorer to detect the existence of local files. By embedding an image tag with a local file path, the onLoad and onError events reveal whether the file exists, leading to information disclosure.