How severe is CVE-2006-2920?

CVE-2006-2920 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2006-2920 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-2920?

CVE-2006-2920 primarily affects Sylpheed. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2920?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2006-2920 published?

CVE-2006-2920 was published on 2006-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-2920

CVE-2006-2920 is a low-severity vulnerability in Sylpheed with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Sylpheed
Published: 2006-06-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Sylpheed-Claws before 2.2.2 and Sylpheed before 2.2.6 allow remote attackers to bypass the URI check functionality and makes it easier to conduct phishing attacks via a URI that begins with a space character.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2920?: Sylpheed-Claws before 2.2.2 and Sylpheed before 2.2.6 allow remote attackers to bypass the URI check functionality and makes it easier to conduct phishing attacks via a URI that begins with a space character.
How severe is CVE-2006-2920?: CVE-2006-2920 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2006-2920 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-2920?: CVE-2006-2920 primarily affects Sylpheed. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2920?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-2920 published?: CVE-2006-2920 was published on 2006-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (16)

cpe:2.3:a:sylpheed:sylpheed:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sylpheed:sylpheed:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sylpheed:sylpheed:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sylpheed:sylpheed:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sylpheed:sylpheed:2.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sylpheed:sylpheed:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sylpheed:sylpheed:2.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sylpheed:sylpheed:2.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sylpheed:sylpheed:2.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sylpheed:sylpheed:2.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sylpheed:sylpheed:2.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sylpheed-claws:sylpheed-claws:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sylpheed-claws:sylpheed-claws:0.9.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sylpheed-claws:sylpheed-claws:0.9.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sylpheed-claws:sylpheed-claws:0.9.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sylpheed-claws:sylpheed-claws:1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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