How severe is CVE-2006-3522?

CVE-2006-3522 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-3522 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-3522?

CVE-2006-3522 affects Clearswift Mimesweeper For Web. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-3522?

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

When was CVE-2006-3522 published?

CVE-2006-3522 was published on 2006-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-3522

CVE-2006-3522 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Clearswift Mimesweeper For Web with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Clearswift Mimesweeper For Web
Published: 2006-07-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Clearswift MIMEsweeper for Web before 5.1.15 Hotfix allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the URL, which is reflected back in an error message when trying to access a blocked web site.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-3522?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Clearswift MIMEsweeper for Web before 5.1.15 Hotfix allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the URL, which is reflected back in an error message when trying to access a blocked web site.
How severe is CVE-2006-3522?: CVE-2006-3522 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-3522 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-3522?: CVE-2006-3522 affects Clearswift Mimesweeper For Web. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3522?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-3522 published?: CVE-2006-3522 was published on 2006-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:clearswift:mimesweeper_for_web:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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