CVE-2006-3215
CVE-2006-3215 is a high-severity vulnerability in Clearswift Mailsweeper For Exchange with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Clearswift Mailsweeper For Exchange
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Clearswift MAILsweeper for SMTP before 4.3.20 and MAILsweeper for Exchange before 4.3.20 allows remote attackers to bypass the "text analysis", possibly bypassing SPAM and other filters, by sending an e-mail specifying a non-existent or unrecognized character set.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-3215?
- Clearswift MAILsweeper for SMTP before 4.3.20 and MAILsweeper for Exchange before 4.3.20 allows remote attackers to bypass the "text analysis", possibly bypassing SPAM and other filters, by sending an e-mail specifying a non-existent or unrecognized character set.
- How severe is CVE-2006-3215?
- CVE-2006-3215 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2006-3215 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-3215?
- CVE-2006-3215 primarily affects Clearswift Mailsweeper For Exchange. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-3215?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2006-3215 published?
- CVE-2006-3215 was published on 2006-06-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://download.mimesweeper.com/www/TechnicalDocumentation/ReadMe_MSW_4%2C3%2C20.htm
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20756
- http://www.osvdb.org/26737
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18584
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2473
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27301
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:clearswift:mailsweeper_for_exchange:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:clearswift:mailsweeper_for_smtp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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