How severe is CVE-2006-5036?

CVE-2006-5036 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-5036 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-5036?

CVE-2006-5036 primarily affects Squiz Mysource Classic. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5036?

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

When was CVE-2006-5036 published?

CVE-2006-5036 was published on 2006-09-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-5036

CVE-2006-5036 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Squiz Mysource Classic with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Squiz Mysource Classic
Published: 2006-09-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

MySource Matrix 3.8 and earlier, and MySource 2.x, allow remote attackers to use the application as an HTTP proxy server via the sq_remote_page_url parameter to access arbitrary sites with the server's IP address and conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks. NOTE: the researcher reports that "The vendor does not consider this a vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5036?: MySource Matrix 3.8 and earlier, and MySource 2.x, allow remote attackers to use the application as an HTTP proxy server via the sq_remote_page_url parameter to access arbitrary sites with the server's IP address and conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks. NOTE: the researcher reports that "The vendor does not consider this a vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2006-5036?: CVE-2006-5036 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-5036 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5036?: CVE-2006-5036 primarily affects Squiz Mysource Classic. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5036?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-5036 published?: CVE-2006-5036 was published on 2006-09-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:squiz:mysource_classic:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:squiz:mysource_matrix:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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