CVE-2006-4092: Simpliciti Locked Browser does not properly limit a user's actions to ones within the intended Internet Explor

Routine

LOW 3.6MITIGATE

CVE-2006-4092 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.6) affecting locked browser. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Simpliciti Locked Browser does not properly limit a user's actions to ones within the intended Internet Explorer environment, which allows local users to perform unauthorized actions by visiting a web site that executes a JavaScript window.blur loop to remove focus from the browser window, then pressing CTRL-SHIFT-ESC to invoke the Task Manager.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.6 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 68%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-08-11
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: simpliciti

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-08-11 10:04 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:28 UTCUpdated Record last modified

simpliciti locked browser MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy locked-browser || rpm -q locked-browser || locked-browser --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-4092?

locked browser: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-4092 being exploited?

CVE-2006-4092 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2006-4092 affect?

CVE-2006-4092 affects locked browser. Severity is low (CVSS 3.6). Simpliciti Locked Browser does not properly limit a user's actions to ones within the intended Internet Explorer environment, which allows local users to perform unauthorized actions by visiting a web site that executes a JavaScript window.

How urgent is CVE-2006-4092?

Priority 21/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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References

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