CVE-2006-3059

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Excel 2000 through 2004 allows remote user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors. NOTE: this is a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-3086.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 98.9%
KEV: Not listed

Published

June 17, 2006

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (34)

cve@mitrehttp://blogs.securiteam.com/?p=451
cve@mitrehttp://blogs.technet.com/msrc/archive/2006/06/16/436174.aspx
cve@mitrehttp://isc.sans.org/diary.php?storyid=1420
cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/20686
cve@mitrehttp://securitytracker.com/id?1016316
cve@mitrehttp://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/802324
cve@mitrehttp://www.osvdb.org/26527
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/437636/100/0/threaded
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/437936/100/0/threaded
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18422
cve@mitrehttp://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-167A.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-192A.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2361
cve@mitrehttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2755
cve@mitrehttps://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-037

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Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-1944✓ verified
First seen Jun 22, 2006
Microsoft Excel - Code Execution
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2006-3059?

CVE-2006-3059 is a none vulnerability published on June 17, 2006. Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Excel 2000 through 2004 allows remote user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors. NOTE: this is a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-3086.

When was CVE-2006-3059 disclosed?

CVE-2006-3059 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on June 17, 2006, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2006-3059 actively exploited?

CVE-2006-3059 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 98.9% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2006-3059?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2006-3059, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2006-3059

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