CVE-2006-5652

CVE-2006-5652 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sun Iplanet Messaging Server Messenger Express 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

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Sun iPlanet Messaging Server Messenger Express allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script via the expression Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) function, as demonstrated by setting the width style for an IMG element. NOTE: this issue might be related to CVE-2006-5486, however due to the vagueness of the initial advisory and different researchers, it has been assigned a new CVE.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5652?
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Sun iPlanet Messaging Server Messenger Express allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script via the expression Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) function, as demonstrated by setting the width style for an IMG element. NOTE: this issue might be related to CVE-2006-5486, however due to the vagueness of the initial advisory and different researchers, it has been assigned a new CVE.
How severe is CVE-2006-5652?
CVE-2006-5652 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-5652 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5652?
CVE-2006-5652 affects Sun Iplanet Messaging Server Messenger Express. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5652?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-5652 published?
CVE-2006-5652 was published on 2006-11-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)