How severe is CVE-2006-3523?

CVE-2006-3523 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-3523 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-3523?

CVE-2006-3523 affects Clearswift Mimesweeper For Web. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-3523?

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

When was CVE-2006-3523 published?

CVE-2006-3523 was published on 2006-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-3523

CVE-2006-3523 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Clearswift Mimesweeper For Web with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Clearswift Mimesweeper For Web
Published: 2006-07-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Clearswift MIMEsweeper for Web before 5.1.15 Hotfix allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via an encrypted archived .RAR file, which triggers a scan error and causes the Web Policy Engine service to terminate.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-3523?: Clearswift MIMEsweeper for Web before 5.1.15 Hotfix allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via an encrypted archived .RAR file, which triggers a scan error and causes the Web Policy Engine service to terminate.
How severe is CVE-2006-3523?: CVE-2006-3523 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-3523 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-3523?: CVE-2006-3523 affects Clearswift Mimesweeper For Web. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3523?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-3523 published?: CVE-2006-3523 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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