EIP-2026-118838

PRE-CVE

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 - Sysimage Protocol Handler Local File Detection

Title source: legacy
STIX 2.1

Exploitation 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)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Gregory R. Panakkal · textremotewindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/24802

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.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Info Leak
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Microsoft Internet Explorer (versions affected by CVE-2026-141811)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Victim must visit a malicious webpage using a vulnerable version of Internet Explorer
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 18, 2026 Full analysis →

Details

Status pre_cve
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026